SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Chicago Firefighter and EMT Michael Altman next week. Altman died from injuries suffered while battling a fire on the city’s Far North Side on Monday. Flags at state buildings are to be lowered from sunrise Wednesday through sundown Friday. Funeral services for Altman are scheduled for March 26 and March 27 at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago.
