Chicago Man Killed by Exploding Firework Mortar on July Fourth

A man was killed Thursday evening in a Chicago alley while handling large fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration. Chicago CWB reported Friday that a 34-year-old man was hit in the head by a firework while handling fireworks in the 3000 block of North Costner around 10 p.m. Pronounced He died at the scene. […]