🌱 Firefighter Killed In High-Rise Blaze + Eloy Jimenez Out On Injury

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Here are the top three stories today in Chicago:

1. On Wednesday, Apr. 5, a firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department died after sustaining critical injuries while putting out a blaze in a high-rise building. The blaze was located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago's North Side and reports came in just before 8 a.m. of an outbreak on the 27th floor. The firefighter was Lt. Jan Tchoryk, and he is unfortunately the second firefighter to pass away from injuries while on duty this week. (U.S. News & World Report)
2. Outfielder, Eloy Jimenez, of the Chicago White Sox was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a low-grade strain in his left hamstring. Officials confirmed that Jimenez suffered the injury while running from first to third base during Monday night's game. He's expected to be sidelined for the next two to three weeks, but the White Sox manager, Pedro Grifol, is optimistic Jimenez will be back in the game very soon. (WLS-TV)
3. A couple from Illinois has officially been charged with murder following the death of their 3-month-old baby boy last June. After the baby was brought to a hospital in St. Louis for a skull fracture and later died, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services asked the Illinois State Police to conduct an investigation into the child's family. This ultimately led to the arrest of the baby's 21-year-old parents, Logan Hutchings and Sophia Kelly. (q985 Online)

Today in Chicago:

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a few new books to read this spring? The Chicago Public Library staff shared some of their favorite and most recommended books to help you dive into your next obsession for the month of April. To see the full list, visit here. (Chicago Public Library via Facebook)
• The Chicago Animal Care and Control Shelter has a variety of adorable pets ready for adoption, including the 2-year-old pup, Fara. This fun-loving dog is well-mannered and even has a condition called heterochromia, which is what gives her two different colored eyes. If you're interested in meeting Fara, stop by the shelter to see if she is a fit for your family. (Chicago Animal Care and Control Center via Facebook)
  
• On Saturday, Apr. 8, the Easter Bunny will be leaving behind various eggs at Kennett (Jonathan) Park for families and friends to find. Attendees will have the opportunity to find dozens of prize-filled Easter eggs, participate in arts and crafts activities, face painting, live music, and so much more. For more information on to register, visit here. (Chicago Parks District via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.