Local Accidents

One Dead in Crash at 245th Ave and 120th St in Warren Co., IL

Warren County, IL (June 2, 2026) – A collision between a semi-truck pulling a tanker trailer and a passenger vehicle resulted in the death of the car driver on Monday morning, June 1. The fatal crash occurred on 245th Avenue and 120th Street at about 11:40.  The Warren County Sheriff’s office confirmed that the driver

Pedestrian Fatally Hit on I-290 WB at Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (June 1, 2026) – A vehicle struck and killed a 21-year-old man on early Sunday morning, May 31, after being struck by a vehicle on the outbound Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago’s West Side. The crash occurred on Interstate 290 westbound near South Pulaski Road at approximately 3:15 a.m., according to Illinois State Police. 

One Dead, One Hurt After Crash on I-94 in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (May 31, 2026) – One person lost their life, and another was injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle collision on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway on the city’s South Side. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. along I-94 southbound near 18th Street. Emergency units arrived and located two people with injuries. Both

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.

Tollway Worker Killed in Wreck on I-294 in Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL (May 30, 2026) – A maintenance worker died on Saturday morning, May 30, after a driver struck three tollway crew members on southbound Interstate 294 near Devon Avenue in Des Plaines. The crash happened just before 4:30 a.m. while the workers were filling potholes on the roadway. All three workers were taken

Two Killed in Crash at Sandwald Rd and Big Timber Rd, Kane Co., IL

Kane County, IL (May 29, 2026) – Two cars were involved in a deadly crash on Thursday afternoon, May 28, in Kane County. The collision left two people dead. According to the Huntley Fire Protection District, emergency units responded to the intersection of Sandwald Road and Big Timber Road at approximately 5:28 p.m. Responders found

More Than 20 Hurt in Two-Bus Crash on Lake St in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (May 28, 2026) – At least 20 people were hurt Wednesday evening, May 27, when a chain-reaction crash that involved two CTA buses and a red sedan unfolded near Lake Street and Homan Avenue in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Witnesses say the sedan ran a red light at Homan, setting off the

Semi-Truck Crash on Arsenal Rd Near I-55 in Channahon, IL

Channahon, IL (May 26, 2026) – Two semi-trucks and one passenger car were involved in a serious crash that closed the northbound lanes of Arsenal Road near Interstate 55 in Channahon on Tuesday morning, May 26. Illinois State Police rushed to the scene and found a white car with significant damage alongside the two large

Morning Wrong-Way Crash on I-80 Leaves One Dead in Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL (May 25, 2026) – One person was killed and another injured after a wrong-way crash on westbound Interstate 80 in Joliet on Monday morning, May 25. Illinois State Police said a vehicle travelled in the wrong direction and struck a semi-truck near Briggs Street around 11:15 a.m. Both people involved were taken to

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Wreck on Belmont Ave in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (May 24, 2026) – A 62-year-old woman died after a vehicle struck her on Saturday evening, May 23, on West Belmont Avenue in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. in the 4500 block of the roadway. Police said a 35-year-old woman was driving the Nissan when she hit the