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2 Teens Charged In Series Of Barn Fires
The blazes caused a total of about $1 million in damage, McHenry County sheriff’s police said.
Fire Department: Errant Fireworks Could Spark Deadly Blazes
With the Fourth of July less than a week away, fire officials are worried that errant fireworks could start deadly fires.
Mysterious Fires On Same Skokie Street Have Neighbors Worried
Police and fire investigators aren’t saying much, but neighbors are certainly talking about what they think might be a religious hate crime.
Dozen Dumpster Fires Erupt On North Side Overnight
Chicago police and fire investigators are looking into several overnight Dumpster fires on the North Side.
Sunny, But Chilly And Breezy, For Rest Of The Day
Temperatures will be top out around 5 degrees below average Monday, on a cool and breezy, but sunny, day.
At Least 4 Garages Set On Fire In Rogers Park
Someone set fire to several garages late Thursday in a Rogers Park neighborhood alley, and police are looking for the culprit.
Minnesota Fire Smoke Hovers Over Chicago
Smoke from the wildfires in northern Minnesota continues to linger in the air over the Chicago area, and could be dangerous for many people.
Latest Storms Spark Lightning Fires; Flood Threat Continues
The city of Chicago officially has set a new record for rainfall in the month of July, as a new round of storms brought lightning that set homes on fire, and a serious threat of flooding continues.
Man Charged With Setting Houses On Fire In Libertyville
A 26-year-old north suburban man has been charged with arson for allegedly starting two fires and attempting to start two others in Libertyville last week.
Libertyville Cops: 2 Fires, 2 Arson Attempts May Be Linked
Police believe two fires that did major damage to three homes and two separate attempted arsons in the historic district of north suburban Libertyville on Thursday night are linked.
3 Homes Damaged By Fires In Libertyville
Three homes were damaged early this morning, in two fires that broke out within a quarter-mile of one another in Libertyville.
Teens Charged With Setting Fires At S. Elgin High
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with setting fires in the restroom at a South Elgin high school.
Police Issue Alert After North Side Garbage Fires
Police are searching for someone who set fires to at least four city garbage cans in the Roscoe Village and Lake View neighborhoods.
Illinois Ranks No. 2 In Turkey Fryer Fires
Illinois has the second-highest number cooking fires on Thanksgiving.
High Winds, 3 Fires In 2 Hours Keep Firefighters Busy
Two firefighters are shocked by wires blown down by the high winds.
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- Man Shot In Parking Lot Of Merrillville Planned ParenthoodA police-involved shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Planned Parenthood office in Merrillville, Ind. Monday afternoon.254
- 25 Years Ago, Laurie Dann Went On Deadly Rampage On North ShoreIt was 25 years ago today when a tragedy unfolded in Winnetka.246
- Neighbor’s Dog Seriously Injures 9-Year-Old BoyA nephew of the dog owner was able to pull the animal off the boy, who suffered bites to his arms and legs.321
- Storms Likely On Monday Afternoon, EveningWarm, humid air over Chicago is likely to create some strong, isolated thunderstorms around the evening rush hour on Monday.431
- Three Teens Arrested After Large Fight On Lakefront On South SideThree teens were arrested on Sunday, after police broke up a large fight along the lakefront in the Jackson Park neighborhood.337
- Charred Body Found In Dumpster After Fire ExtinguishedAbout 11:05 p.m. firefighters were called to the 3100 block of North Kimball Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood after receiving a report of a dumpster blaze in a nearby alley.156
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