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Chicago, IL – Three Injured in Fire at N Central Park Ave

Chicago, IL (August 5, 2025) – A fire broke out late Sunday night, August 3, on Chicago’s Northwest Side, sending three adults to the hospital. The blaze started at around 10:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of North Central Park Avenue, within the Logan Square neighborhood. Firefighters and police officers responded quickly to the scene,

Chicago, IL – Fatal Hit-and-Run on S Stewart Ave 

Chicago, IL (August 4, 2025) – A 31-year-old man lost his life early Sunday morning, August 3, in a tragic hit-and-run incident in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. Police found the victim unresponsive shortly before 3:30 a.m. on the 7600 block of South Stewart Avenue. He was transported to a nearby

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.

Chicago, IL – Woman Critically Injured in Hit and Run at W 26th St

Chicago, IL (August 1, 2025) – A 69-year-old woman was critically injured on Wednesday, July 30, after being struck in a hit-and-run on the West Side of Chicago. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of West 26th Street in the Marshall Square neighborhood. According to police, the woman was in a

Schaumburg, IL – Fatal Multi-Car Crash on IL-53 Near Higgins Rd

Schaumburg, IL (July 30, 2025) – One person tragically lost their life following a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon, July 29 in Schaumburg. The deadly incident occurred on the northbound side of Illinois Route 53, just south of Higgins Road, around 1:40 p.m. Illinois State Police responded quickly to the scene and confirmed that four

Chicago, IL – Riley Vercher Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-57

Chicago, IL (July 27, 2025) – All southbound lanes of Interstate 57 have reopened after a deadly crash on Sunday, July 27, police said. The crash happened at about 4:07 a.m. north of Vollmer Road near Country Club Hills, according to police. Illinois State Police troopers said the crash happened, and one of the occupants






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