81-year-old woman killed in deadly Kenwood high-rise fire ID'd

Friday, February 24, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The woman killed in the deadly Kenwood high-rise fire has been identified nearly a month later.

The Cook County Medical Examiner says 81-year-old Ora Louise Chiles died when flames and smoke engulfed a portion of Harper Square Co-Op back on January 25.

Nine other people were injured in that fire, which was ruled accidental.

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Kenwood high-rise failed inspections for years before fire


Dozens of residents are still living elsewhere, pending the outcome of a court-ordered inspection and repairs.

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