Hancock County, IL (June 5, 2025) – Troopers with the Illinois State Police confirmed that a fatal crash on Thursday morning on Highway 336 in Hancock County shut down one lane of traffic. A semi with the front end in a ditch and another vehicle were seen east, three miles outside of West Point on
Local Accidents
Chicago, IL (June 4, 2025) – An elderly woman was struck by a vehicle and injured Wednesday at an area Garfield Ridge intersection. The crash happened around 1:44 p.m. at South Archer Avenue and South Laramie Avenue in Garfield Ridge, Chicago police said. A 51-year-old woman driving a blue SUV struck a 73-year-old woman, who
St. Clair, IL (June 3, 2025) – A 23-year-old St. Jacob woman lost her life early Tuesday morning, June 3, in a vehicle crash on Interstate 255 southbound at Forest Boulevard in St. Clair County. Jacquelyn B. Rucker was identified as the victim by St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. It’s unclear if anybody

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.
Shelby County, IL (June 1, 2025) – Four people died early Sunday morning after a car versus train crash in Shelby County. Illinois State Police troopers responded to the crash on June 1 at 4:20 a.m. around Shelby County Road/400 North and Route 45, north of Effingham. Four people died in the incident, but the
Danville, IL (May 31, 2025) – A major crash shut down a portion of U.S. Route 150 in Vermilion County, just west of Danville. Illinois State Police closed the road to traffic in both directions early Friday morning, May 30. Westbound traffic was diverted at Henning Road, while eastbound traffic had to get on Interstate
Chicago, IL (May 30, 2025) – Troopers with the Illinois State Police confirmed that a Chicago firefighter was hurt when his vehicle was struck on Thursday night, May 29, as he responded to a car fire on Interstate 57. State police said both cars were driving on the ramp to south I-57 from Halsted Street.
Milan, IL (May 29, 2025) – The Rock Island County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Wednesday afternoon near the Greater Quad City Auto Auction. Deputies responded to the 4300 block of 78th Avenue, also known as Indian Bluff Road, at approximately 4:17 p.m. on May 28 for a two-vehicle
Gurnee, IL (May 28, 2025) – Three people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Gurnee on Wednesday, according to Illinois State Police. Illinois State Police responded to reports of a rollover crash involving two cars on I-94 westbound near Grand Avenue at 4:19 p.m. Three people were sent to the hospital with injuries, though their
Lake Forest, IL (May 27, 2025) – A serious car crash early Tuesday morning in Lake Forest, Illinois, has left three people injured after their vehicle rolled over on Route 41. According to authorities, the incident occurred on May 27 at Route 41, between Gage Lane and Deerpath Road, around 2:99 a.m., causing significant disruptions
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