A veteran member of the Chicago Fire Department died Thursday afternoon during a training exercise on the city’s North Side, turning a routine drill into a heartbreaking loss for the department and the West Rogers Park community.

A Chicago firefighter died on Thursday afternoon during a training exercise in the West Rogers Park neighborhood. The man accused of starting the Rogers Park apartment fire that led to Chicago firefighter Michael Altman's death has pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges.

Illinois honors fallen Captain David Meyer and awards firefighters statewide for heroism and distinguished service at the 33rd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial.