Wildfire at forest preserve near Tinley Park under investigation, officials say
A wildfire at Bobolink Meadow, part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Bartel Grasslands complex near Tinley Park, ...
Brush fire in south Chicago suburbs propelled by strong winds, dry conditions
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an ...
Heightened Fire Danger in Northern Illinois Due to Winds, Mild Temps
The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in ...
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Fire at Cook County forest preserve under investigation
A two-alarm fire occurred in a Cook County forest preserve, starting after 6 p.m. The fire is 100% contained, though the ...
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Brush fire breaks out amid string winds in Tinley Park, Illinois
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an ...
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‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings
Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put ...
Multiple families displaced after fire at apartment complex in Chicago Ridge, officials say
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A fire broke out just before 5 p.m. Saturday at an apartment complex in the south suburbs. The apartment complex is located near 106th Street and Oak Park Avenue un ...
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As the temperatures fell, emergency shelter in Rock Island saw increasing attendance
The Lift NOW emergency shelter was assembled last week — just in time for last weekend's dangerously cold temperatures.
Copper thefts impact railroad restoration in Silvis
The number of copper thefts in the Quad Cities has skyrocketed over the past few years, impacting everything from farms to ...