Four Quincy City Officials Die in Chicago Hotel Fire
Four Quincy city officials, including Mayor Edward J. Schneidman, Alderman Martin Heinen, Public Engineer James Potter, and Housing Authority Manager Emery Sallstrom, died in a fire at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. The officials were in Chicago on city business…
Quincy Hannibal Keokuk, IL, November 5, 2026 —
Four city officials from Quincy have died following a fire at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. The group was in Chicago on city business at the time of the incident.
Officials confirmed among the deceased are Mayor Edward J. Schneidman, Alderman Martin Heinen, Public Engineer James Potter, and Housing Authority Manager Emery Sallstrom. The fire broke out at the LaSalle Hotel, leading to the fatalities of the four officials who were present in the city for municipal purposes.
Details regarding the cause of the fire and the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths have not been fully disclosed. The timeline of their trip to Chicago for city business was not immediately available.
The loss of these four prominent figures represents a significant blow to the city administration of Quincy. Further information is expected as investigations into the fire continue.
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