We had a pregnant woman complaining of shortness of breath, and another woman who was asthmatic, who were also transported to Little Company of Mary. And there were several other people who were treated on the scene but not transported, about a half dozen people.

People were talking over each other, and they couldn't hear because radio traffic was so heavy. With the new system, there will be many more available channels.

It's a big step in fire communications ? the biggest upgrade that's been undertaken in at least 25 years.

These would be new residents. They'd move here.

We take this very seriously, it's prohibited, the commissioner will not stand for it, it's reprehensible, it's against everything the fire department stands for.

The Chicago Fire Department has ruled the cause of the fire undetermined. The amount and type of flammables within the structure make it difficult to determine what did or did not contribute to the start and spread of the fire. If new information becomes available, the department will review its findings.