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FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago
Chicago police investigate burned body in Portage Park, on FOX 32 ChicagoChicago police are investigating after a man was found dead with burns and head injuries early Tuesday in Portage Park.
WBBM Newsradio3 hours ago
Man found dead with burns in Portage Park, on WBBM NewsradioCHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio) – A man was found dead with burns and head injuries outside a car dealership in Portage Park early Tuesday, Chicago police said. Officers found the unidentified man outside City Volkswagen, 5330 W. Irving Park Road, about 12:10 a.m. He had burns throughout his body and was pronounced dead at the scene. An officer found accelerant and lighter fluid near the man’s body, according to sources. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his death. Area Five detectives are investigating.
Also reported byABC7 Chicago
FOX 32 Chicago4 hours ago
Man found dead with burns, head injuries near Chicago car dealership, on FOX 32 ChicagoChicago police are investigating after a man was found dead with burns and head injuries early Tuesday in Portage Park.
Chicago Sun-Times4 hours ago
Man fatally burned, beaten in Portage Park, on Chicago Sun-TimesThe man was found behind a Volkswagen dealership about 12:10 a.m. in the 5300 block of West Irving Park Road, Chicago police said.
Also reported byWGN-TV
CBS Chicago5 hours ago
Man dies after being set on fire in Portage Park, on CBS ChicagoA man died after being set on fire in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood overnight.
FOX 32 Chicago5 hours ago
Chicago police: Man found dead with burns, head injuries on Northwest Side, on FOX 32 ChicagoChicago police are investigating after a man was found dead with burns and head injuries early Tuesday in Portage Park.
Also reported byChicago Sun-Times
Homewood Patch14 hours ago
Walmart Employee Killed By Teen Shooter At Hammond Store: Reports, on Homewood PatchAn encounter between the shooter and the worker escalated to a physical altercation, according to police, who said the male retrieved a gun.
The Times of Northwest Indiana17 hours ago
Schererville man faces seven charges after alleged Walmart theft and struggle with officers, on The Times of Northwest IndianaA Schererville man faces seven charges after police discovered he stole two TVs from Walmart as well as possessed cocaine, leading to him attempting to fight and flee police.
WLFI19 hours ago
Intoxicated driver calls 911 on herself on I-65, on WLFIChicago woman faces preliminary charges after driving 36 miles the wrong way
Also reported byCBS Chicago