Chicago Fire Department

The fire sent giant plumes of black smoke into the air, visible for miles

Chicago firefighters early Wednesday returned to the scene of a massive West Town blaze that hours earlier had left two firefighters hospitalized and snarled local traffic and public transportation.

A massive fire broke out in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, causing traffic and transit delays while sending two firefighters to the hospital. NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.

A massive fire in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood has snarled traffic on area highways and halted train travel on several Metra lines.

A massive fire has broken out in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, bringing dozens of fire vehicles and other first responders to the scene.

A massive fire has broken out in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, bringing dozens of fire vehicles and other first responders to the scene.

Celebrating their sixth anniversary, the Black Fire Brigade aims to train young Black men and women to become the next generation’s firefighters. NBC Chicago photojournalist Donte “Diesel” Williams has more.

A 27-year-old construction worker was killed and another was critically injured while working at a construction site at the University of Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

A man was killed and another was critically injured in a construction accident at the University of Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

Chicago fire and police are both still on scene Thursday afternoon after a person was killed on a construction site at the University of Chicago.

A memorial event was held Monday to honor Chicago firefighters who died in the line of duty, NBC Chicago’s Lisa Chavarria reports.

A 59-year-old man was hospitalized after a fire early Sunday in Humboldt Park.

Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago took part in a special opportunity on Friday, allowing them to be firefighters for a day. Story by photojournalist Donte ‘Diesel’ Williams.

One of Chicago’s most iconic diners is closed on Friday after a fire on Thursday night left behind “extensive” damage.

The Palace Grill, located blocks away from the United Center, has been a staple on the Near West Side for 86 years

Three people have been taken to area hospitals with serious injuries after a fire in an Uptown high-rise on Tuesday afternoon.

A warehouse in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood endured significant damage Friday after a massive overnight fire that appeared to engulf the entire building sent big, black plumes of smoke into the sky and led firefighters to shut off power to an entire block.

One person was killed and emergency crews were responding after a freight train struck a semi truck that was stopped on the Norfolk Southern railyard tracks in Chicago, the Chicago Fire Department said.

One person was killed and emergency crews were responding after a freight train struck a semi truck that was stopped on the Norfolk Southern railyard tracks in Chicago, the Chicago Fire Department said.

Those making their way around the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois on Friday may have noticed that flags were being flown at half-staff, a gesture reserved to honor those who have passed.