Chicago Fire Department

Small Fire in a Newsstand at Chicago’s Ogilvie Transportation Center, Smoke in Mezzanine Level

Sun Nov 27, 2016 09:26 pm Cardinal News

Chicago police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:49 PM Sunday to a report of a fire at the Ogilvie Transportation Center 500 West Madison Street Chicago, Il. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a fire […]

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What’s That Smell of Smoke in Chicago? What’s Burning in Chicago?

Sat Nov 5, 2016 05:55 am Cardinal News

A vacant building fire went to a 5-11 Alarm and stunk up a good part of west side neighborhoods and Chicago Loops overnight. Chicago firefighters responded about 2:00 a.m. Saturday to an extra alarm fire […]

American Airlines Aircraft Fire Outside Fuselage at O’Hare Runway 28R; 170 Evacuated, 9 Injured

Fri Oct 28, 2016 03:38 pm Cardinal News

Chicago Fire Department responded about 2:35 p.m. to an aircraft fire at O’Hare International Airport Runway 28R, which is just south of the main terminal area. American Airlines Flight 383 was on takeoff for Miami, […]

Rapper Shot and Killed, Girlfriend Shot and Wounded on Outbound Eisenhower Expressway Near Laramie, Chicago

Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:37 am Cardinal News

Illinois State Police, Chicago Police and Chicago firefighters and paramedics responded about 5:50 a.m. Thursday to a shooting on the outbound Eisenhower Expressway before the Laramie Avenue exit. Both patients were transported by Chicago Fire […]

Dead Barrington Hills Man Founded Company Involved in Fatal Demolition Accident at I-90 and Touhy, Des Plaines

Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:00 am Cardinal News

James D. Gerage, the 43-year-old Barrington Hills man who was found dead in a burning car on 21st Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood last week, was co-owner of the successful Elgin-based Omega Demolition Corp. with […]

Several Arson Fires in Heart of Chicago Neighborhood Near Wood St and 21st St

Fri Sep 16, 2016 08:45 am Cardinal News

Chicago firefighters began responding to arson fires about 2:43 a.m. Friday. A total of six or seven fires were reported between 2:40 a.m. and 3:40 a.m. Where the first suspicious structure fire was reported in […]

Fire Through Roof of Strip Mall Near Eisenhower Expressway and Kedzie Destroys Family Dollar and Urban Beautique, Chicago

Mon Sep 12, 2016 08:31 pm Cardinal News

Chicago 3-11 Alarm Dollar Store on September 12, 2016 (VIDEO CREDIT: Steve Redick, Youtube.com/SRResquire). Chicago police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:24 PM Monday report of a large strip mall fire at 423 South Kedzie Ave […]

Fatal Truck, Bike Crash: Rolling Meadows Student Hit and Killed by 18-Wheeler at Milwaukee Ave and Racine Ave, Chicago

Wed Aug 17, 2016 09:06 am Cardinal News

A Rolling Meadows Bachelor of Fine Arts student at the Art Institute of Chicago was hit and killed by a semi-trailer truck when the truck driver improperly drove into the clearly marked bike lane. Lisa […]

Lamborghini Huracán Crashes with Sedan, Hits Traffic Signal, Burns at Balbo Ave and Columbus Dr Chicago

Sat Aug 13, 2016 05:50 pm Cardinal News

Chicago police, firefighters and paramedics responded about 3:09 p.m. Saturday to a crash involving a Lamborghini Huracán and a sedan. The Lamborghini then hit a large traffic signal at the northeast corner of Columbus Drive […]

Chicago: 4 Firefighters Injured by Backdraft at Apartment Fire on Potomac Ave

Sun Jul 31, 2016 03:28 pm Cardinal News

Chicago Fire Department Fire Commissioner and fire officials told media that four firefighters suffered 1st- and 2nd-degree burns after the flames from a kitchen apartment fire and a backdraft suddenly intensified. The intense heat forced […]

Four Chicago Firefighters Injured at Apartment Fire on W Potomac Ave Near Lamon Ave, Chicago — “All Stable at Moment”

Sun Jul 31, 2016 02:01 pm Cardinal News

Chicago Fire Department media reports there were four injured firefighters with “all stable at moment” after an apartment fire on West Potomac Avenue. Five civilians were assessed by paramedics and refused transportation. Six residents were […]

Apartment Fire on W Potomac Ave Near Lamon Ave, Chicago — Mayday, Still and Box, EMS Plan 1

Sun Jul 31, 2016 01:49 pm Cardinal News

Chicago police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:08 PM Sunday to a report of an apartment fire with black smoke on 4926 W Potomac Avenue Chicago, Il. Chicago police, firefighters, and paramedics received a report of […]

Five Men Shot Near Eisenhower Expressway, Kedzie to California Near Chicago Homicide Division Headquarters

Tue Jun 14, 2016 08:34 am Cardinal News

Chicago police, firefighters, and paramedics responded starting about 11:35 p.m. near the Eisenhower Expressway from Kedzie to California. Five men were wounded in a shooting at 11:35 p.m. near a playground on the West Side. […]

Range Rovers Damaged or Destroyed by Fire Near Howard Orloff Dealership Lot Near Metra Clybourn Station, Chicago

Tue Jun 7, 2016 09:29 am Cardinal News

Chicago police and firefighters responded about 4:32 AM Tuesday to a report of multiple vehicle fires at 1845 N Marshfield Ave Chicago, Il. Firefighters arrived on the scene first to a report of multiple SUVs […]

Taxi Crashes into Terminal 3 Lower Level at O’Hare

Tue May 31, 2016 06:09 pm Cardinal News

A Chicago taxi crashed into a glass doorway at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3 lower level on Memorial Day. No injuries were reported, but a taxi cab driver was ticketed after cab driver’s cab crashed […]

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