Benton, IL (November 17, 2024) – Troopers with the Illinois State Police said a four-vehicle crash tied up traffic on I-57 in Franklin County and resulted in injuries on Friday afternoon, November 15. The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency first alerted the public at 4:20 p.m. on November 15 of a traffic crash along Interstate
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Chicago, IL (November 16, 2024) – Two people, including an elementary school student, were hurt when a school bus collided with a car Wednesday afternoon in northwest suburban Elgin. Police said the crash happened shortly after 2:00 p.m. near Todd Farm Drive and Braeburn Drive. A School District U-46 school bus carrying 37 students in
Chicago, IL (November 15, 2024) – One person has died after a crash on the Stevenson Expressway early Thursday morning, November 14, Illinois State Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said on Friday. The person who died was not immediately identified, but officers added that three people were also hurt in the incident. According to

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 (November 13, 2024) – A Chicago police squad car was involved in a crash Wednesday, November 13, on the city’s South Side. Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials said the crash happened around 4:15 p.m. in the 4700 block of South King Drive. The CPD squad car had its lights and sirens on when
Lake County, IL (November 12, 2024) – Lake County officials are investigating after one of eight people injured in a two-vehicle collision over the weekend died, authorities stated on Tuesday. The crash happened at about 8:10 p.m. Sunday when a GMC Suburban and a Chevy Silverado collided in the 1400 block of Grove Avenue in
Champaign, IL (November 11, 2024) – According to troopers with the Illinois State Police who responded to the incident, Prospect Avenue was back open in Champaign following a crash on November 11 that left a driver with serious injuries. A truck was reportedly involved in the wreck. All the occupants of the car that was
Chicago, IL (November 10, 2024) – A man died on Sunday, November 10, following a crash in Geneva, Illinois. Geneva and Batavia Police officers, along with the Batavia Fire Department, arrived at the accident, initially found at 4:55 a.m., near the intersection of Route 25 and Fabyan Parkway. A preliminary investigation indicated that the incident
Joliet, IL (November 9, 2024) – A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle on Thursday evening in suburban Joliet. The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and Reedwood Drive, according to Joliet police. The motorcyclist was riding a Suzuki GSXR 1000 eastbound on West Jefferson Street when
The Illinois statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years, but exceptions apply. For example, Chicago parents may have up to eight years after a child’s birth (or even longer) to sue for a birth injury. Work with an attorney to clarify the time limits in your case and to file as promptly as possible.
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