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One Dead and Two Missing in Fiery Explosion in Illinois Silicone Factory

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Damage to the Illinois silicone factory has already topped $1 million.

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An explosion that rocked a silicone factory in the Chicago suburb of Waukegan late Friday has killed one person and injured four. Two people known to be in the plant at the time remain missing.

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