'Chicago Fire' actor Brian J. White helps detain illegal immigrant with blowtorch near LA fire zone
Actor Brian J. White explained how training for on-screen roles helped him to detain an illegal immigrant on his neighbor's property who was allegedly threatening to use a blowtorch in LA fire zone.
NBA reschedules Chicago Bulls road game against Los Angeles Clippers due to wildfires
Tuesday’s matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers was one of eight games the NBA rescheduled due to the Southern California wildfires. The Bulls originally were scheduled to play the Clippers at Intuit Dome on Tuesday night.
Chicago transplants flee wildfires raging across Los Angeles: ‘I just didn’t know how fast things could spread’
An estimated 180,000 people have fled their homes this week as firefighters battle to control several deadly wildfires across the Los Angeles area.
Niles-based company, run by woman who evacuated in fires, helping other victims around Los Angeles
A woman evacuated from her home in Southern California, who has a business based in the Chicago area, is helping to mobilize relief efforts after devastating wildfires.
Some land in Chicago after fleeing Los Angeles as wildfires rage
Many said they were relieved to get out in time, but they are still very much concerned with what will be left when they return.
Some former Chicago area residents lose everything in Los Angeles wildfires
The fires have scorched more than 45 square miles of the Los Angeles area—leaving total devastation behind. Homes, businesses, and cars are all gone, reduced to charred husks and ashes. Among those who lost their homes is Riley Golz, originally from the Chicago area.
2 former Chicago journalists lose home in Los Angeles wildfires: 'Fire lighting up the sky'
ABC7 Chicago's Liz Nagy is in California and spoke with two former Chicago journalists whose home was destroyed in the fires. First came the hurricane force winds that sent a tree crashing through Becky Schlickerman and her husband Kim Janssen's Altadena home Tuesday afternoon.
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Top Chicago chefs bringing star power to one-night wildfire relief effort
Chef Evan Funke of Tre Dita, along with other well-known chefs including Michelin-star winners Grant Achatz of Alinea and Rick Bayless of Topolobampo, is hosting a one-night tasting menu to support LA wildfire relief.
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Chicago-area residents band together to help wildfire relief efforts
As wildfires ravage the Los Angeles area, Chicago-area groups and residents are trying to pitch in to help those devastated by the blazes. Liz Ribeiro is one of those individuals, launching a ...
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Los Angeles Chargers lose promising player to Chicago Bears on waiver wire
The Los Angeles Chargers took a risk before the playoff loss to the Houston Texans by waiving a promising young player while doing some pregame roster shuffling. And the Chicago Bears were more than happy to take advantage and swipe that player.
Trump Administration to begin immigration raids in Chicago next week, WSJ reports
The incoming Trump administration will begin large-scale immigration raids next week, starting in Chicago, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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More firefighters rush to Los Angeles as stronger winds are forecast
LOS ANGELES — A growing force of firefighters ... Julie Walker in New York, Sophia Tareen in Chicago, Ben Finley in Norfolk, Virginia, and Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyoming, contributed.