A massive plume of smoke billowing into the air from a west suburban house fire could be seen for miles Thursday afternoon.

Two people were killed Saturday night after a house explosion in Hermantown.

Firefighters battled a large fire after a house explosion Thursday evening in Oswego.

Fox Chase Drive was shut down as multiple fire departments and Nicor responded Thursday night.

A house explosion was reported Thursday night in Oswego, prompting a large emergency response, authorities said.

Fire investigators are working to figure out what caused a deadly house fire and reported explosion in Smithville on ...