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An elevated master stream seen in operation, delivering high flow water onto the shouldering wreckage of homes that burned on Vermont Street at Seeley Avenue in Blue Island. Fire investigators are on scene to try & determine cause & origin. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

As smoke and steam subside, the devastation at the fire scene on Vermont Street in Blue Island becomes more apparent. As many as four homes & a beauty salon were damaged or destroyed in the 2 alarm blaze. No initial reports of injuries. Cause & origin TBD. cbsnews.com/chicago/live

A different kind of Windy City Smokeout today as wildfire smoke from Canada has lowered visibility and impacted air quality. Follow the smoke & hear the latest forecast from CBS meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Despite some heavy storms early on, the REAL Windy City Smokeout enjoyed another successful run this weekend. Cleanup has begun, with Madison St. still closed Paulina to Damen & lane restrictions on Warren Blvd. cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Our Darius Johnson has arrived on the scene in Blue Island & has been gathering information from residents affected by this morning’s extra alarm fire. He reports one man has been hurt & an 8 year old German Shepherd is missing. More as it develops at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Ever wondered openly why you are using one thin lane at some ramp toll plazas while the adjacent lane is closed? Tollways have too, so work is underway to modify plazas to open lanes & remove barriers. Watch for work now through 2027. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Madison is still closed Damen to Paulina for cleanup of the Windy City Smokeout. Lane restrictions on Warren Blvd have been removed. Skywatch keep tabs on street festivals & work zones at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

The last vestige of NASCAR has gone for the year. All streets in Grant Park have reopened with the opening of venerable Balbo today. First closed & last opened during many events, get it while it’s open! More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Uptown & Edgewater, your Red Line stops are ready! After 4 years, 4 new, upgraded stations are set to open on Sunday! These are in addition to new trackage & signals replaced as part of a $2.1 billion project. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Careful…that’s not a bird feeder on that pole! This is one of 4 new speed cameras that have gone live & are generating warnings for speeding in select areas. Tickets will replace warnings September 1st. Learn more about where the new cameras are at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

A semi has hit the median wall so hard, one fuel tank ruptured & the cab was torn off the frame. All SB lanes of I-55 are blocked at Renwick Road TFN. With drivers forced onto the right shoulder, delays are SOLID past 355! Use 355 to get to 80. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

A suspicious fire in a home in Sheridan, Illinois early this morning led to the the discovery of two adults dead inside. A third was apparently injured escaping the incident. A suspect said to be armed & dangerous left the scene & is being sought. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

Despite the damage, no serious injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash on EB I-90 before Elmhurst Road near ORD. Delays persist from Arlington Height Road with cleanup still in 2RL. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

It’s time for the 116th Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race, presented by Wintrust! Happy 150th year to the Chicago Yacht Club, host of the storied race! Join us for live streaming coverage of the Cruising Division start tomorrow from 2:30 - 3:30 pm at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

The sky has a definite Fall look to it as Skywatch departs Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling. Today will feature beautiful conditions, with lower humidity and sunny skies. More on a potential for storms tomorrow at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

As expected, the OB Kennedy exit to Montrose is now closed and the Kostner exit is now back open as part of the Kennedy work. More on your Friday commute at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

It’s a rare double dumper bummer in Cicero. Big time lane blockage as two 5-axle dump trucks collided on Cicero Avenue just south of Ogden. Heavy damage to both rigs mean extended recovery. Avoid it & use Pulaski, Laramie or Central. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

The boats are back in town! Nearly 300 boats & 2500 sailors from 49 states & 14 countries have gathered at the Chicago Yacht Club for the 116th running of the Race to Mackinac. The Cruising Division starts at 3 pm today. See you live starting at 2:30 pm at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

It’s a beautiful, cooler & less humid start to your Friday! Sailors in town for the start of the legendary Race to Mackinac are waking to a fine day on the water, however, storms may roll in for part of the day tomorrow. Get the latest at cbsnews.com/chicago/live

A beautiful start to the 116th Race to Mackinac as seen by CBS Skywatch. Thanks to Winn Soldani, Race Chair, for his expertise in explaining the event. Joe Donlon was masterful as always in anchoring our coverage of the Cruising Division start. More at cbsnews.com/chicago/live