Accident News

One Dead After Two Crashes On I-88 In Naperville, IL

Naperville, IL (July 5, 2026) – A driver died after two separate crashes on the westbound I-88 in Naperville on Saturday night, July 4. As reported by the authorities, the first crash occurred near Winfield Road and slowed traffic in the area. A second vehicle then rear-ended a car that had stopped because of the

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Seven Hospitalized After High-Rise Fire on W 71st St in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (July 4, 2026) – Seven people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a trash chute at a high-rise building on West 71st Street in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Saturday morning, July 4.  Emergency units responded to the scene, evacuated everyone inside, and put out the flames. Smoke poured from

Multi-Vehicle Crash on US-20 Near Pecatonica, IL

Pecatonica, IL (July 3, 2026) – A multi-vehicle collision closed part of U.S. 20 near Conger Road on Thursday, July 2. Illinois State Police said the wreck happened shortly before noon at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Conger Road, just outside Pecatonica in Winnebago County. A medical helicopter and ambulance were called to the

SUV Strikes, Kills Motorcyclist on Rte 9 Near Pekin, IL

Pekin, IL (July 2, 2026) – A motorcyclist died on early Wednesday morning, July 1, after a collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on Illinois Route 9 near Pekin. Illinois State police were called to the intersection of Illinois Route 9 and 5th Street, south of Pekin, at 5:08 a.m., after reports of a

Ambulance Rollover Injures Two on I-94 in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (July 1, 2026) – Two people were hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after an ambulance overturned on the northbound lanes of Interstate 94 near 79th Street in Chicago. The crash occurred around 3:35 p.m., according to Illinois State Police. The ambulance was privately owned and was not part of the city’s public