A fire on the roof of a building in the West Town neighborhood sent "spectacular" plumes of smoke about the city Friday afternoon.
The fire started about 4 p.m. on the roof of a two-story building in the 1400 block of West Erie Street, according to Fire Media. The fire was out by about 4:45 p.m
The "spectacular smoke was caused by burning decking," according to Fire Media Affairs. But while the smoke was thick, very little fire got inside the building.
Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said that roofing materials can easily ignite in hot, dry weather and said smoking and grilling are often common causes of the blazes.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:55:34 GMT
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:40:45 GMT
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:32:17 GMT
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
