Englewood church collapses as Chicago fire crews battle large flames

Chicago Fire Department crews responded to a large church fire on Thanksgiving on the city's South Side, officials said.

Fire rips through Dollar Tree store in strip mall in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood

An extra-alarm fire was raging Thanksgiving Day at a strip mall in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. As witnessed on scene early Thursday afternoon, the fire destroyed the Dollar Tree at 2517 W. Cermak Rd., and spread to another store in the strip mall. The Fire Department raised a 2-11 alarm for extra equipment and manpower.

Chicago person of interest in train fire attack has 22 prior arrests, was freed by judge: report

Man questioned in Chicago train fire attack was on electronic monitoring after judge released him against prosecutors' wishes following battery charge, a report said.

Is “Chicago Fire” on Tonight? Here’s When New Season 14 Episodes Will Come Back to TV

In May 2025, Deadline reported that all three of the One Chicago dramas had been renewed for new seasons. On Oct. 1, Chicago Fire returned for season 14, while Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med were back for season 13 and season 11, respectively. Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med will come back with episodes on Jan. 7, 2026.

Fire engulfs Englewood church on Thanksgiving, investigation underway

Chicago firefighters battled a large blaze at a church in the city's Englewood neighborhood on Thanksgiving Day.
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