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The man accused of starting a fire that led to a Chicago firefighter's death told residents at the Rogers Park apartment building they were "going to pay" after they wouldn't let him speak to his form Firefighter Michael Altman suffered fatal injuries responding to the blaze. About 90% of his body was burned after he fell through the floor into the basement. Judge detains man accused of setting mattress on fire that led to Chicago firefighter's death The man accused of starting a fire that led to a Chicago firefighter's death told residents at the Rogers Park apartment building they were "going to pay" after they wouldn't let him speak to his former roommate, Cook County prosecutors alleged Monday. Read Story Related articles: Chicago homicides in 2026: 79 people slain. Here's how that compares with previous years. Tragedy of Loy...

President Donald Trump used to say he liked to make deals. Time to get one made, to get America's airports moving again and put Americans back on planes and headed where they need to go. We cannot have people in airport security lines for hours. Time to make a deal. From the Editorial Board America's airport problems need to be fixed now President Donald Trump used to say he liked to make deals. Time to get one made, to get America's airports moving again and put Americans back on planes and headed where they need to go. Read Story Related articles: ICE agents deployed to O'Hare as TSA goes without pay amid partial shutdown © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe