Accident News

Chicago, IL (September 2, 2024) – A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries early Sunday morning, August 31, after a hit-and-run on the city’s Southwest Side. The crash happened around 1:20 a.m. in the 7600 block of South Cicero Avenue, near Midway Airport. According to Chicago police, an unknown vehicle struck the teen and then fled

Chicago, IL (September 1, 2024) – A man suffered critical injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, August 31, in the University Village neighborhood. According to Chicago police, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Halsted Street. A Chevrolet struck a 21-year-old man before crashing into an

Chicago, IL (August 31, 2025) – All outbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90) were closed on Saturday morning, August 30, due to a crash, Illinois State Patrol (ISP) troopers reported. The crash happened at about 7:41 a.m. on the outbound lanes of I-90 near Fullerton Avenue, ISP said. Paramedics transported at least one

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According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), Chicago ranks third in the nation for the number of reported dog attacks on mail carriers. In 2024, USPS recorded 57 incidents in Chicago, trailing only Houston and Los Angeles. The growing number of attacks highlights a serious public safety concern. It raises questions about workers’ compensation rights, employer protections, and homeowner

Glenview, IL (August 30, 2025) – A driver was taken to the hospital after their truck was hit by a train early on Saturday morning, August 30. Glenview police said just after 4:00 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Depot Street for a report of a vehicle versus train crash. The driver in

Harvard, IL (August 29, 2024) – A man suffered serious injuries when a freight train struck his car early Thursday morning, August 28, in Harvard. The crash happened at approximately 2:24 a.m., about a quarter mile north of the McGuire Road railroad crossing, according to the Harvard Fire Protection District. Fire crews arrived to find

Will County, IL (August 28, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 80 near Raynor Avenue on Wednesday morning, August 27, at around 8:03 a.m.  Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to the scene, where three vehicles were involved in the collision. Two individuals were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment, though

Chicago, IL (August 27, 2025) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early this morning, August 27, at the intersection of South Princeton Avenue and West 58th Street. The incident occurred around 4:29 AM. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured person to the hospital for treatment. The severity of

Elk Grove Village, IL (August 26, 2025) – A 59-year-old woman lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday morning, August 23. According to officials, the crash occurred around 11:07 a.m. in the 800 block of South Arlington Heights Road, near the Elk Crossing Shopping Center.  Authorities reported that the victim, identified as Maria