Contractor who went missing in Downers Grove storm sewer is found dead, fire officials say
A contractor was found dead on Tuesday evening after going missing in a storm sewer as severe weather hit the west suburbs on Monday, officials said.
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What happenedA contractor was found dead on Tuesday evening after going missing in a storm sewer as severe weather hit the west suburbs on Monday, officials said.
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