The fire was at a house near 114th Street near South Western Avenue, Chicago fire officials said.
The home belongs to CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney, ABC7 was told. His 15-year-old daughter was taken to a hospital for possible smoke inhalation.
Carney and his family said they're grateful to the first responders.
The fire has been put out, the Chicago Fire Department said.
No other injuries were reported.
Further details about the cause of the fire were not immediately available.