Vigil for Worker That Was Killed on Noah Properties Avondale Project

On January 4th, 2022, a vigil was held for Yaroslav Zhuk on the 1 year anniversary of his tragic death. Yaroslav was a bricklayer working on the Noah Properties project on the 4200 block of Belmont Avenue in Chicago when he fell 40 feet to his death (see Worker Deaths section).

News coverage of the vigil:

• Fox 32 Chicago Midday - https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/vigil-for-chicago-construction-worker-who-died-from-fall-prompts-calls-for-improved-safety-practices

• Fox 32 Chicago Evening - https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-labor-leaders-demand-change-after-construction-worker-dies-on-the-job

• Chicago Sun Times - https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2022/1/4/22867209/yaroslav-zhuk-fatal-fall-developer-noah-properties-rental-project-osha-worker-safety-4214-belmont

• Telemundo - https://www.telemundochicago.com/videos/realizan-vigilia-en-honor-a-trabajador-que-fallecio-tras-accidente-en-sitio-de-construccion/2224746

• Times News Network - https://timesnewsnetwork.com/news/usa/chicago/faith-and-union-leaders-want-developer-to-provide-safer-working-conditions/

• Newsbreak - https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2477139312816/chicago-labor-leaders-demand-change-after-construction-worker-dies-on-the-job

• MCU Times - https://mcutimes.com/rally-guarded-to-pressure-developer-noah-properties-to-improve-safety-after-workers-fatal-fall-in-december-2020/

• ARISE Chicago Facebook Live Video of the Vigil - https://www.facebook.com/AriseChicago/videos/1107077510064453