The large police presence outside the condo-hotel quickly drew attention from workers and tourists in the busy area. Officers blocked access to the building using yellow caution tape and police vehicles.
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Chicago firefighter dies after battling high-rise blaze, second in as many days Free
Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, is the second firefighter to die this week following 49-year-old Jermaine Pelt, who died yesterday battling a fire on the south side.
Chicago firefighter critically injured in high-rise blaze Free
One of the firefighters was reported in “very critical” condition. Two others were in stable condition.
Fire in West Pullman claims life of Chicago firefighter, leaves two others injured Free
Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who had been with the Chicago Fire Department since 2005, lost his life while battling the multi-alarm blaze.
Triple Shooting in Humboldt Park Neighborhood Leaves One Dead, Two Injured Free
The victims are 16, 17, and 21-years-old.
Man fatally stabbed in Homan Square area of North Lawndale Free
Despite his critical injuries, the victim managed to transport himself to Mt. Sinai Hospital. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
14-year-old girl in critical condition, shot while inside West Pullman home Free
According to police reports, the young victim was inside her bedroom in her residence when she heard gunshots coming from the street outside. She immediately felt pain and discovered she had been hit.
Maine 19-year-old will plead guilty in Chicago-area mosque attack plot Free
All three alleged plotters believed in a radical form of Sunni Islam that views the Shiite branch of Islam as nonbelievers, officials said, and had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.