Emergency Response

Mar. 5, 2026

Illinois Launches New Dashboard to Track Snow and Ice Response

Online tool provides real-time data on winter road maintenance efforts

Mar. 5, 2026

Truck Hangs Off Eisenhower Expressway in Elmhurst

IDOT reports eastbound lanes blocked due to incident

Mar. 3, 2026

Garage Fire Destroys House in Lincolnwood

No injuries reported as roof collapses in early morning blaze

Mar. 2, 2026

Yard Fire Spreads to Waterloo Home

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze on Parkwood Drive.

Mar. 2, 2026

Urbana Fire Department extinguishes house fire on Sunday

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a single-story residence on Silver Court and transported one occupant to the hospital.

Mar. 2, 2026

Intense House Fire Extinguished in Woodstock

Three residents receive assistance after blaze in unincorporated area

Mar. 1, 2026

Crews Battle House Fire on Moline-Rock Island Border

Firefighters from multiple departments respond to blaze on 4th Avenue

Feb. 28, 2026

Freight Train Derails in Dixmoor, Blocking Crossings

Several major roads in the south suburban town are blocked due to the incident.

Feb. 28, 2026

4 Residents and Dog Left Homeless After Holiday Hills Fire

Blaze damages garage, spreads to 2 houses, leaving all 3 buildings uninhabitable

Feb. 28, 2026

Power Outage and Wire Issues Disrupt Metra Trains at Millennium Station

Metra Electric and South Shore Line service impacted by problems at downtown Chicago station

Feb. 27, 2026

Water Main Break Disrupts Lockport Neighborhood

Crews responding to incident on Highland Avenue west of North Farrell Road

Feb. 25, 2026

Boat, Snowmobile, and Trailer Burn Near McHenry

Firefighters respond to large outdoor fire involving multiple vehicles and equipment.

Feb. 25, 2026

Huntley home heavily damaged by fire, displacing family

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the blaze on Kathleen Avenue.

Feb. 24, 2026

Quincy Fire Probes Cause of Devastating Home Blaze

Investigators continue to search for the origin of a Monday morning fire that destroyed a residence on the city's north side.

Feb. 24, 2026

Random Man Saves Baby Blown into Lake Michigan

Heroic rescue after stroller is swept into frigid waters

Feb. 24, 2026

House Fire Displaces 3 Residents in Huntley

Blaze occurred on Kathleen Avenue, no injuries reported

Feb. 23, 2026

Crews Battle Huge Fire in Rural Minooka

A large home was burning Monday morning along Hanson Road.

Feb. 23, 2026

Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash in Poplar Grove, Illinois

83-year-old Richard C. McClung identified as the sole victim of the incident

Feb. 22, 2026

Crews Battle Field Fire Near Homes in Coal Valley

Fire crews responded to the scene near the intersection of E. Seventh Street and E. 15th Avenue.

Feb. 22, 2026

Fire Displaces 22 in Chicago's Logan Square

Two-building blaze forces temporary relocation of residents on Saturday night.