The fire broke out at about 1:15 a.m. near South Bishop Street and West Polk Street in the Little Italy neighborhood. ABC7 was told one person was trapped in a basement.
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A 77-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital in grave condition. A 71-year-old woman was also treated for smoke inhalation, officials said.
It's not yet known how the fire started.