Local Accidents

Mattoon, IL – Man Dead in Pedestrian Accident on Rte 16 at I-57

Mattoon, IL (February 9, 2025) – According to officers with the Mattoon Police Department, one person is dead after being hit by a car while walking on Illinois Route 16 late Saturday evening, February 8. Illinois State Police said that they responded to a crash just east of I-57 in Coles County, around midnight. After

Chicago, IL – Injury-Causing Collision Closes Dan Ryan Expy at 85th St

Chicago, IL (February 8, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash on the southbound Dan Ryan Expressway near 85th Street in Chicago led to multiple lane closures on Saturday, February 8, according to Illinois State Police. Officials said a three-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. at the above location, though the circumstances surrounding the crash are

Kannakee Co, IL – Man Hit & Killed in Accident at North & Sollitt Rds

Kannakee County, IL (February 7, 2025) – According to area authorities, a man is dead after he was hit by a car in Kankakee County on Thursday afternoon, February 6. According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, the crash unfolded just before 6:00 p.m. near eastbound 12000 North Road and Sollitt Road in Yellowhead Township.

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.

Woodford Co, IL – Rte 251 Site of Fatal Two-Car Crash near Kappa

Woodford County, IL (February 3, 2025) – At least one person was killed after a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 251 at about 6:55 a.m. on Monday, February 3. According to the Illinois State Police, first responders arrived on the scene near Kappa and closed the roadway. The roadway remained closed until 11:45 a.m. No

Tazewell Co, IL – One Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Rte 98/Edgewater Dr

Tazewell County, IL (February 2, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash in rural Tazewell County closed down a section of Edgewater Drive, also known as Illinois Route 98, on Friday, January 31. First responders were called around 6:55 p.m. on Friday evening. The crash happened on Edgewater, between Pekin and Groveland. One person suffered multiple blunt

Bloomington, IL – Fatal Pedestrian Crash on E Empire St Under Inquiry

Bloomington, IL (February 1, 2025) – According to officers with the Bloomington Police Department, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon, January 31, in the parking lot of Empire Plaza Shopping Center in Bloomington. The incident happened a little before 2:00 p.m. Police said the person was pronounced dead

Chicago, IL- Man Dies in Three-Vehicle Collision on S Parnell Ave

Chicago, IL (January 31, 2025) – Officers confirmed that a 30-year-old man died after his car collided with two other vehicles on January 31 on Chicago’s South Side. The crash happened at about 5:15 p.m. in the 7600 block of South Parnell Avenue. A Buick sedan was heading east, attempting to pass vehicles in oncoming