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Funeral for Fallen Chicago Firefighter Postponed for Wife's Labor

3/27/2026

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The funeral for Chicago firefighter Michael Altman was postponed after his wife Nora went into labor.
Altman, 32, died from injuries sustained while battling a Rogers Park fire.
Sheaves Slate, 27, has been charged with murder and arson in connection with the incident.
Governor JB Pritzker ordered flags to fly at half-staff in Altman's honor.

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The funeral for Chicago firefighter Michael Altman was postponed after his wife Nora went into labor.
Altman, 32, died from injuries sustained while battling a Rogers Park fire.
Sheaves Slate, 27, has been charged with murder and arson in connection with the incident.
Governor JB Pritzker ordered flags to fly at half-staff in Altman's honor.