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Des Plaines man charged after infant son dies of fentanyl poisoning

Michael Piazza, 40, faces counts of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment, the Cook County sheriff’s office said. He was ordered held on $300,000 bail Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2022

One year later: Cause of Des Plaines fire that killed mother, 4 daughters revealed

Two electrical cords that were improperly altered and connected are blamed for the fire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2022