Candlelight Vigil Held for Family Killed in Rogers Park Townhome Fire
A candlelight vigil was held on Saturday night in Rogers Park, Chicago, to remember four family members who tragically died in a townhome fire earlier in the week. The community gathered outside the family's home on North Paulina Street, where candles illuminated a memorial. The victims were identified as Maria Garcia, 69, her daughter Marisa Garcia, 48, and Maria's grandchildren, Frankie Vallejo, 24, and Valentino Vallejo, 13. The family dog also perished in the fire. Attendees remembered the family as loving, joyful, and deeply cherished by the community. Kathy Schaper, Valentino's former teacher, described him as a 'sweet boy' and highlighted the outpouring of community support. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
