🌱 Firefighter Dead After Fire + Severe Weather Impacts Flights

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Chicago Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for the most important things going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 70 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Chicago today:

1. Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt has died and two others were injured while fighting a fire Tuesday morning. The fire started in a 2 ½ story home in the West Pullman neighborhood and spread to two neighboring buildings. Pelt went down after he and other firefighters were ordered out of the building they were in. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. (Chicago Patch)
2. The threat of severe thunderstorms caused flight cancelations and delays at O'Hare and Midway International Airports on Tuesday. Travel difficulties were created for many travelers during spring break and Holy Week due to the cancelations and delays. O'Hare Airport alone is expected to see a 6.7 percent increase in passenger numbers this week. (NBC Chicago)
3. The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has joined the National Comprehensive Cancer Network as the 33rd academic center in the United States to contribute to multidisciplinary expert consensus recommendations for cancer care. UChicago is recognized for its work in improving outcomes for underserved populations and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. They offer innovative educational, clinical, and research programs with a focus on underrepresented populations in oncology. (Newswise)

Today in Chicago:

• Spring Break Play Days At Chicago Children’s Museum (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• The Comedy Of Errors At Chicago Shakespeare Theater (1:00 PM)
• Smart Potato Trivia At The California Clipper (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• It turns out the best burrito in Illinois is right here in Chicago! Check out En Hakkore 2.0 on North Milwaukee Avenue the next time you are craving a burrito. (NewsBreak Original)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Chicago area! Get all the property details at the link. (Chicago Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Chicago area at the link! (Chicago Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.