Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Person found dead after vehicle fire on Far South Side

Headline from WGN Chicago

CHICAGO — Authorities are searching for answers on Friday morning after a victim was found dead following a vehicle fire on the city's Far South Side overnight. According to police, officers and fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 10800 block of South Eggleston Avenue, in Rosel…

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Person found dead in burning car in Roseland, police say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    A person was found dead inside of a burning car on the city's Far South Side early Friday morning, Chicago police said.

  2. Sun Times

    Person found dead inside burning car in Roseland (opens Sun Times)

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    A person was found dead in a burning car early Friday in Roseland on the Far South Side. Around 12:15 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle fire in the 10800 block of South Eggleston Avenue where the person was found and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago police and the Cook County m…

  3. WGN Chicago

    Person found dead after vehicle fire on Far South Side (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    CHICAGO — Authorities are searching for answers on Friday morning after a victim was found dead following a vehicle fire on the city's Far South Side overnight. According to police, officers and fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 10800 block of South Eggleston Avenue, in Rosel…

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