An apparently empty apartment in a South Shore high-rise building sustained damage from a fire Thursday morning, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

       Firefighters responded to multiple reports of smoke about 11:30 a.m. on the ninth floor of the 13-story apartment in the 7100 block of South Cyril Avenue.

       After wellness checks were made on neighbors, a child in “good condition” was transported out by the Fire Department as a “precautionary” measure, but ended up refusing treatment, said department spokesman Larry Langford.

       The fire was contained to the apartment, which sustained “probably extensive” damage, Langford said, but there was also heavy smoke throughout the building.

       The high-rise is over 100 years old with 48 units, according to the department. The building had functioning smoke alarms.

       Attorney General Merrick Garland visits Chicago to support federal effort to combat gun violence

       9m

       Man killed in shooting in Woodlawn

       11m

       Business CBS 2 Chicago general manager out after six-month investigation into hostile culture at network-owned TV stations

       40m

       Breaking News At least 7 party bus riders, 1 bystander wounded in Old Town Triangle in 1 of 3 mass shootings. 15-year-old killed in another.

       5h

       Criminal Justice Chicago police Superintendent David Brown’s choice on merit promotions just his latest reversal of predecessor’s policies

       3h