Firefighter Dies After Falling Through Floor | Man Found Dead In Rubble | Swatting Call At HS

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Chicago Firefighter Who Fell Through Floor Battling North Side Blaze Dies Of Injuries

The 33-year-old firefighter had suffered burns over 90 percent of his body while battling an apartment building fire in Rogers Park.

Authorities ID Man Found Dead In Aroma Park Home After Tornado

The 65-year-old man was first discovered by employees of a service company who were working in the area, the Sheriff's Office said.

• RELATED: Tornado Recovery, Searches Continue 'To Be Absolutely Certain' No One Is Missing: Sheriff: Search crews will be in the area, going door-to-door to ensure all are safe and accounted for.

Swatting Incident Puts Richards High School On Soft Lock Down

Oak Lawn police searched the school and did not find any bombs. It was determined that the threat was a swatting incident.

1 In Critical Condition, Crash Closes Stretch Of US 52 Monday: Manhattan Fire

A crash at US 52 and Baker Road closed a portion of US 52 Monday morning. Multiple crashes were reported in a one-hour timeframe.

Suicidal Man Refuses To Leave Home, Draws Hours-Long Police Presence: Sheriff

The incident happened Wednesday at a home on 88th Avenue near Bruns Road in Green Garden Township.

Suspects Sought In 10 Armed Robberies On South Side: Chicago Police

Ten armed robberies were reported in Brainerd, Stoney Island Park, Calumet Heights, South Chicago and South Shore, police said.

2 Men Charged After Narcotics Bust At Dolton Home: Sheriff

Guns, cocaine, meth, ecstasy, fentanyl and more found in the March 9 narcotics investigation on Ingleside Avenue.

Peoria Man Arrested After Robbery Outside Mall, Multi-Town Chase: Orland PD

The man, 25, fled the scene after stealing a woman's purse, with police from Orland, Midlothian and Chicago tagging in on the chase.

Fire In Laundry Room Of Orland Park Salon Closes Business Temporarily, No Injuries Reported: Orland Fire

The fire happened at Tricoci Salon & Spa in the 15400 block of 94th Avenue on Friday evening.

LWC, Lockport Girls' Water Polo Teams To Pull On Pink Swim Caps, Play For Breast Cancer Awareness

The teams will play at LWC Thursday, as a fundraiser for breast cancer org Pink Heals Joliet Chapter.

Old Quarry Middle School Seventh Grade Chess Team Finishes Fourth In State

19 students from Old Quarry Middle School traveled to the state tournament, and four brought back bronze medals.

New Lockport Bookstore Offers Community Space, Used And New Books

Owner Jacquelyn Martin told Patch the independent bookstore, at 980 E. Ninth St., officially opened in February.

Hickory Creek's Seventh Grade Girls Volleyball Team Wins State Championship

The team captured its third straight state championship.