The Chicago Fire Department confirmed two teens were take to a hospital, one with serious burns. A firefighter was also take to a hospital with facial burns.

AND AGAIN THIS WEEKEND. WE WILL TALK ABOUT ACCUMULATION, IF ANY, IN YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST WHEN I RETURN. >>> WE HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS BREAKING NEWS FROM WEST ROSELAND. THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT ED BROOK NEAR 114th PLACE. FIREFIGHTERS ARE STILL ON THE SCENE. THE HOUSE FIRE IS NOW OUT. IT IS STILL A SMOKY SEEN.

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Putting a sports franchise in a metropolitan area is no small feat. Sports are a boon to the economy as well as to the psyche of fans. With a population of over 1 million, Chicago boasts the largest concentration of sports enthusiasts in the United States. It’s no wonder that the city has earned the dubious honor of being the sports capital of the world, albeit for a short period of time. Some of the most popular franchises to watch include the Cubs, White Sox, and Bulls. The plethora of teams has resulted in the proliferation of amateur and professional sports leagues, as well as the proliferation of pro and semi-pro football teams.

For a city of the size and stature of Chicago, the NFL isn’t the only game in town, as several major league and minor league hockey teams call the Windy City home. There’s also a thriving golfing and bowling scene to round out the athletic calendar. As the aforementioned sports teams crisscross the city, the plethora of sporting venues abound, the frenzied fanatics are bound to be found in every nook and cranny. And with the city’s vast collection of museums, arts and cultural institutions, countless parks and countless restaurants, it’s no wonder that the sports and entertainment industries are in vogue.

What’s more, it’s not all about sports, as the city is also a hotspot for tech startups, innovation and high tech aficionados. Luckily, there’s a well crafted commuting network that can get you from one end of the city to the other in under the blink of an eye.