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Construction worker dies after falling off roof in Palatine, police say

A 40-year-old construction worker died after falling off of a roof Wednesday afternoon in the northwest suburbs, police said.

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What happened A 40-year-old construction worker died after falling off of a roof Wednesday afternoon in the northwest suburbs, police said.
The headline split One side frames it as "Construction worker dies after falling off roof in Palatine, police say". The other frames it as "Palatine construction worker dies after fall from roof".
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CenterConstruction worker dies after falling off roof in Palatine, police say

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 21, 3:57 AM

Construction worker dies after falling off roof in Palatine, police say

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A 40-year-old construction worker died after falling off of a roof Wednesday afternoon in the northwest suburbs, police said.

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WGN NewsNews report · May 20, 10:44 PM

Palatine construction worker dies after fall from roof

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Authorities will release the victim's name pending notification to the next of kin.

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May 20, 10:44 PM: WGN News joined the source map.

May 21, 3:57 AM: ABC7chicago.com joined the source map.

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