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Chicago, IL – Woman Killed, Man Hurt in Wreck on Lower Wacker Dr

Chicago, IL (August 15, 2025) – A woman lost her life and a man was injured following a crash late Thursday night, August 14, in Chicago’s Loop. The collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 0-100 block of Lower Wacker Drive. According to Chicago police, a red SUV driven by a 56-year-old man, with a

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Chicago, IL – Injury Car Crash at W 5th Ave & S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, IL (August 11, 2025) – A vehicle collision at the intersection of West Fifth Avenue and South Pulaski Road left at least one person injured on Sunday evening, August 10. The crash occurred at approximately 7:13 p.m., prompting an immediate response from emergency crews. Paramedics arrived quickly to provide medical aid to the injured

Galatia, IL – Deadly Vehicle Collision on IL Rte 34 at Harco Rd

Galatia, IL (August 9, 2025) – The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, August 8, near Galatia, Illinois. According to ISP Troop 10, officers responded to the scene on Illinois Route 34, about one mile west of Harco Road, at approximately 1:58

Chicago, IL – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on W Estes Ave in Rogers Park

Chicago, IL (August 8, 2025) – A man died Wednesday evening, August 6, after being struck by a vehicle in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. The Chicago Police Department reported that officers were called around 7:30 p.m. to the 1400 block of West Estes Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a 46-year-old man lying unresponsive in the

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