The Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire Department was called to the 600 block of Martin Lane after for a kitchen fire. When they extinguished the flames, officials said they found a two people inside. A man was found at the entrance of the home, while his wife was trapped inside.
Firefighters rescued the woman and then both were taken to a local hospital in serious condition.
No further information has been released. Officials have not yet commented on what caused the fire.