Even though Chicago P.D has been a hit from the start, it was recently revealed that a member of the Chicago police force once aimed to be part of the firefighter series. Creator Dick Wolf explained why he made this decision that would change the actor's fate forever.

The multi-family workers' cottage where the fire broke out was built in 1893, according to a Redfin listing. The Pilsen fire was not the only major fire that broke out in Chicago

For the first time in five years, “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” are crossing over on Jan. 29. Here's how to watch the episodes and the order they're in.

Just before 9 p.m., Firefighters battled heavy flames and issues with frozen hydrants at the building in the 1600 block of West Cullerton Street. Six people escaped from their burning homes safely. The American Red Cross is working to assist the displaced residents during the extreme cold.

Police are investigating after they say a teenage boy was hospitalized after he was believed to have accidentally shot himself in North Chicago.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Multiple apartment units were destroyed in a building fire on Monday, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The fire happened around noon at 1951 E 73rd Place in the city's South Shore neighborhood, officials said. Fire officials said the fire extended to all three floors of the apartment building.

A resident was displaced after a fire fully engulfed an apartment at an apartment building in North Chicago, leaving the unit completely destroyed Saturday evening.

A 63-year-old man was found dead in a Norwood Park basement late Sunday night on the city’s Northwest Side, his arms apparently tied with duct tape and his legs tied with an extension cord, according to police scanner audio.

Two fires broke out over the weekend in Chicago suburbs, with one in Chicago Ridge and the other in Cicero, according to officials. Both fires have forced residents to relocate.

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. – Residents of a Chicago Ridge apartment are displaced after a large fire ripped through the building. The fire happened Saturday evening near 105th Street and Brooks Lane. Smoke was seen billowing out of the three-story building.

A support vehicle broke down, and it would have been a costly repair for the Cary Fire Protection District. But some young people put their skills to the test — and rose to the challenge.

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill ... from the outside of the home and had not yet gone inside. Smart said the fire department is working with the Red Cross to find warming shelters for the residents ...