Local Accidents

McHenry Twp., IL – Two Residents Hurt in House Fire on N Chapel Hill Rd

McHenry Township, IL (March 24, 2026) – Two people were injured after a house fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, March 24, at a single-family residence in McHenry Township. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Chapel Hill Road.  Emergency units responded after reports of flames coming from the front window

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.

Addison, IL – Three Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-355 at Lake St

Addison, IL (March 23, 2026) – Three people were injured in a four-vehicle accident Monday morning, March 23, on Interstate 355 near Lake Street in the west suburbs of Addison. Emergency units responded to the scene around 6:45 a.m. after reports of a crash involving multiple vehicles along the southbound lanes of I-355. Authorities said

Chicago, IL – Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Scooter Crash on E 77th St

Chicago, IL (March 22, 2026) – A woman riding a Lime scooter died on Saturday, March 21, after a vehicle struck her and fled the scene at the 2800 block of East 77th Street in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Emergency crews responded around 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a woman lying in the roadway. When they arrived, they

Fairfield, IL – Multi-Vehicle Injury Crash on IL Rte 15 Near Fire Station

Fairfield, IL (March 21, 2026) – On Friday, March 20, a multi-vehicle crash caused injuries on Illinois Route 15 just east of Fairfield. The collision happened near the west drive to the Fairfield Rural Fire Department Station and the former Vaughan’s Food Store. Emergency units responded to the scene around 11:39 a.m. Officials confirmed that three vehicles were

Joliet, IL – One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-80 Near Center St Exit

Joliet, Illinois (March 20, 2026) – One person was hurt after a two-vehicle accident early Friday morning, March 20, on Interstate 80 in Joliet. According to authorities, the crash happened around 5 a.m. State troopers responded to the eastbound lanes of the interstate near the Center Street exit after receiving reports of a collision involving

Benton, IL – One Person Killed in House Fire on S Stuyvesant St

Benton, IL (March 18, 2026) – Authorities in Franklin County are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Monday, March 16, just outside the Benton city limits on South Stuyvesant Street. Emergency units were dispatched at about 8:10 a.m., after a 911 call reported a structure fire east of town. When crews arrived, the

Princeton, IL – Two Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-80 WB at MM 49

Princeton, IL (March 17, 2026) – Two people were injured following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday, March 16, near Princeton in Bureau County. Emergency units were called to Interstate 80 westbound at mile marker 49 at about 2:00 p.m. after reports of an accident involving multiple vehicles. Authorities confirmed that at least two drivers were