Chicago's 'Walking Man' lit on fire while sleeping on street downtown, police source says

Chicago's "Walking Man" set on fire in River North; image of suspect released

The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.

‘Walking Man’ critically injured after doused with flammable liquid and set on fire on Lower Wabash Avenue

Joseph Kromelis, 75 — a homeless man well-known for walking the streets of the Loop — suffered third-degree burns over 65% of his body.

Homeless person set on fire overnight believed to be familiar downtown figure 'Walking Man'

For years, Joseph Kromelis has walked the streets of Chicago, known for his long, 1970s disco-era hairdo and referred to by downtowners as the “Walking Dude.”

Chicago: 75-Year-Old Homeless Man in Critical Condition After Being Set on Fire

Chicago, Illinois – A homeless man was set on fire at around 2:50 am near Lower Wabash and Kinzie Street under Trump Tower. According to reports, a man in a white hoodie, white hat and black pants doused the homeless man in a flammable liquid before setting him on fire. The 75-year-old suffered burns to…

Attacker set Chicago's "Walking Man" on fire as he slept in River North overnight; critical condition

Joseph Kromelis, known affectionately as Chicago's "Walking Man," is hospitalized and critically injured after someone set him on fire as he slept near the Trump Tower loading dock in River North overnight.

Homeless man set on fire while sleeping under Trump Tower

The 75-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after almost half of his body was burned in the attack.