October 13, 2026
For Immediate Release (Updated 8:00 AM)
River Forest, IL — At approximately 1 a.m., the River Forest Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1430 N. Harlem Avenue. Upon entry, crews located an adult male who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Illinois State Fire Marshal and other area fire departments responded and were on scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No further information is available at this time.