Accident News

Two Killed in Crash at Sandwald Rd and Big Timber Rd, Kane Co., IL

Kane County, IL (May 29, 2026) – Two cars were involved in a deadly crash on Thursday afternoon, May 28, in Kane County. The collision left two people dead. According to Huntley Fire Protection District, emergency units responded to the intersection of Sandwald Road and Big Timber Road at approximately 5:28 p.m.  Responders found two

More Than 20 Hurt in Two-Bus Crash on Lake St in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (May 28, 2026) – At least 20 people were hurt Wednesday evening, May 27, when a chain-reaction crash that involved two CTA buses and a red sedan unfolded near Lake Street and Homan Avenue in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Witnesses say the sedan ran a red light at Homan, setting off 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.

Semi-Truck Crash on Arsenal Rd Near I-55 in Channahon, IL

Channahon, IL (May 26, 2026) – Two semi-trucks and one passenger car were involved in a serious crash that closed the northbound lanes of Arsenal Road near Interstate 55 in Channahon on Tuesday morning, May 26. Illinois State Police rushed to the scene and found a white car with significant damage alongside the two large

Morning Wrong-Way Crash on I-80 Leaves One Dead in Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL (May 25, 2026) – One person was killed and another injured after a wrong-way crash on westbound Interstate 80 in Joliet on Monday morning, May 25. Illinois State Police said a vehicle travelled in the wrong direction and struck a semi-truck near Briggs Street around 11:15 a.m. Both people involved were taken to

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Wreck on Belmont Ave in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (May 24, 2026) – A 62-year-old woman died after a vehicle struck her on Saturday evening, May 23, on West Belmont Avenue in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. in the 4500 block of the roadway. Police said a 35-year-old woman was driving the Nissan when she hit the

Pedestrian Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Dan Ryan Expy in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (May 23, 2026) – A pedestrian was struck and injured on Saturday, May 23, in a hit-and-run on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. on Interstate 94 on Chicago’s South Side. The injured person was taken to a local hospital. Their current condition remains unknown at this

Two Airlifted After Crash on Rte 23 Near Grand Ridge, IL

Grand Ridge, IL (May 22, 2026) – Two people were taken to hospitals, one by helicopter and one by ambulance, after a two-vehicle crash on Route 23 near North 2250th Road just north of Grand Ridge. The collision was reported at approximately 2:15 p.m. Thursday, May 21. One person was flown by Life Flight to

One Dead, Three Hurt in Two-Vehicle Wreck on I-74 in Morton, IL

Morton, IL (May 21, 2026) – One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle accident early on Thursday Morning, May 21. The fatal collision took place on eastbound Interstate 74 near mile marker 102 in Morton. Illinois State Police reported the wreck around 5:40 am. No names or ages were released

Third Person Dies After Fatal Crash on IL-9 in Cooksville, IL

Cooksville, IL (May 20, 2026) – A SUV and a minivan collision has killed three people at the intersection of Route 9 and 2600 East Road in Cooksville on Sunday, May 17. Emergency units from multiple agencies responded to the scene around 3:27 p.m. Beth Brucker, 58, of Ellsworth, who drove the SUV, and Hui-Lan