#Chicago Fire Department
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Chicago Tribune

On a day to celebrate civil rights, Chicago's Black firefighters continue fight over denied promotion opportunities

Black firefighters in Chicago are taking legal action over discriminatory promotion practices that have limited their career opportunities.

The firefighters are seeking financial compensation and reforms to promotional practices for Black members of the fire department. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Funeral for firefighter Andrew Price, who died battling a blaze in Chicago, will be held on Monday.

Price was a beloved member of the Chicago Fire Department and the fourth firefighter to die in the line of duty this year.

A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $75,000 to support Price's family. [ more ]

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