Second contractor dies as Downers Grove storm-sewer recovery concludes

A second contractor trapped in a Downers Grove storm sewer during a Monday incident died and was recovered around 5 p.m. Tuesday, ending a hazardous, days-long rescue operation. A first worker was rescued in good condition, and the cause of death will be determined by the DuPage County Coroner. The incident occurred during a large-diameter pipe rehabilitation project beneath downtown Downers Grove, with weather and dangerous sewer conditions complicating efforts.