Accident News

Zion, IL (February 26, 2026) – Two people lost their lives in a head-on crash involving a semi truck in Zion, according to officials. The accident happened on Thursday, February 26, along Route 173 between Kilbourne Road and U.S. 41. Authorities said a car and a semi collided head-on, causing severe damage to the smaller

Decatur, IL (February 25, 2026) – A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run accident on Tuesday, February 24, at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Eldorado Avenue in Decatur. Officers responded to the scene just before 2:30 a.m. after receiving reports that a vehicle struck a pedestrian. Authorities said an SUV was traveling east

Northlake, IL (February 24, 2026) – Two women lost their lives after a house fire in suburban Northlake, according to authorities. The fire broke out on Monday, February 23, at a home in 74 West Drive.  When emergency units arrived, they found the structure fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke pouring from the building.

Chicago, IL (February 23, 2026) – A deadly two-car crash on Sunday night, February 22, left one person dead and two others injured on the northbound Dan Ryan Expressway. Illinois State Police said the accident happened around 11:30 p.m. on Interstate 94 northbound at 87th Street. Troopers responded to reports of a serious collision involving

Chicago, IL (February 22, 2026) – On Saturday, February 21, a multi-vehicle crash left at least one person injured on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the South Side. The accident happened near 55th Street in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Reports show the collision involved at least 10 vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. Emergency units rushed to the scene.

Avondale, IL (February 21, 2026) – A two-car crash killed one man and left another critically injured on Friday, February 20, in the 3500 block of North Elston Avenue in Avondale. The collision occurred around 5:50 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. Police determined that a Toyota RAV4 traveled north on North Elston Avenue and

Aurora, IL (February 20, 2026) – A woman riding a bicycle was critically hurt after a crash with a car on Thursday, February 19, in Aurora. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Montgomery Road and Walcott Street. Police said the woman was traveling along a bike path and was crossing Montgomery

Another Chicagoan with a desire to help people has been added to the roster of lawyers at Ankin Law early in 2026.  Attorney Madison Lewandowski has joined the firm as she begins her career representing personal injury and medical malpractice clients.  The native of the northwest suburbs of Chicago graduated this past spring from the University

Springfield, IL (February 19, 2026) – A 61-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash on February 19, near the intersection of Peoria Road and Sangamon Avenue in Springfield. Authorities said the accident involved a motorcycle and another vehicle. Emergency units responded to the scene and found the rider hurt. Paramedics took him to HSHS St.

Moline, IL (February 18, 2026) – A two-car crash left one person hurt on Tuesday night, February 17, on Interstate 280 near the Quad Cities International Airport. The accident happened just after 10:30 p.m. along I-280 west at mile marker 17. Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the crash. Emergency units responded to the