Accident News

Manhattan, IL – Teen Cyclist Fatally Struck by Semi at State St & E North St

Manhattan, IL (October 22, 2025) – A 13-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being struck by a semi-truck on Monday evening, October 20, in south suburban Manhattan. According to the Manhattan Police Department, the collision occurred around 5:35 p.m. at the intersection of State Street and East North Street. Officers and emergency responders arrived

Lee Co., IL – 4 Injured, 2 Seriously, in Crash on I-88 Near Ashton

Lee County, IL (October 21, 2025) – Four people were injured, including two with serious injuries, following a two-vehicle crash on Monday, October 20, on Interstate 88 near Ashton. According to Illinois State Police, the collision occurred shortly after 9:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the interstate. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and

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.

Hampshire, IL – Injuries in Car Accident at Rte 72 & Romig Rd

Hampshire, IL (October 17, 2025) – Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on Thursday, October 16, near the intersection of Route 72 and Romig Road in the Elgin–Hampshire area. According to initial reports, both vehicles sustained moderate damage in the impact. One of the vehicles began smoking, and its airbags deployed upon collision. Paramedics

Chicago, IL – Man and Dog Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train Near W Devon Ave

Chicago, IL (October 16, 2025) – A man and his dog were tragically killed after being hit by an Amtrak train on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, near the Edgebrook Metra train station on West Devon Avenue. According to transportation officials, the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. when Amtrak train 334, traveling from Wisconsin to Chicago,

Chicago, IL – Injury Crash Involving Uber at S Western Ave & W End Ave

Chicago, IL (October 14, 2025) – Emergency responders were called to the scene of a two-car accident near South Western Avenue and West End Avenue on Monday, October 13. The collision involved an Uber carrying passengers and a white Ford Fusion. Reports indicate that the impact caused injuries, prompting both fire and EMS crews to

Chicago, IL – Injury Car Collision at W Roosevelt Rd & S Cicero Ave

Chicago, IL (October 13, 2025) – Several people sustained injuries on Monday morning, October 13, following a vehicle collision at the intersection of West Roosevelt Road and South Cicero Avenue. According to preliminary reports, the crash occurred around 7:07 a.m. when vehicles collided under unclear circumstances. Emergency crews, including the Chicago Fire Department, arrived at