Local Accidents

Tazewell Co, IL – Woman Dead After Truck Accident on Rte 29 at Thompson St

Tazewell County, IL (September 20, 2024) – A Pekin woman is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck on Thursday, September 19, according to local authorities. The woman’s name is being withheld pending notification of her family, but Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said the 62-year-old woman was pronounced dead around 10:30 a.m. at the

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.

Wilmington, IL – Clay Russell Dies in Collision on I-55 at MM 238.5

Wilmington, IL (September 16, 2024) – Will County Coroner Laurie H. Summers reported the death of Clay E. Russell, a 61-year-old Lincoln man who was pronounced deceased in a crash that took place on Sunday morning, September 15. Russell lost his life during a crash while heading southbound along I-55 at mile marker 238.5 in

Chicago, IL – Four Injured in Semi-Truck Collision on 63rd St

Chicago, IL (September 14, 2024) – Illinois State Police said that four people, including three children, were injured in a crash on Chicago’s South Side on Saturday night, September 14. The crash, which appeared to involve a car and a semi-truck, took place near the intersection of Western Avenue and 63rd Street, Chicago fire officials

Chicago, IL – Deadly Vehicle Crash on I-55 at I-94/Chinatown Under Inquiry

Chicago, IL (September 11, 2024) – Local authorities confirmed a fatal crash occurred over the weekend, per Illinois State Police troopers who are still investigating the incident. The crash took place on Interstate 55 southbound under Interstate 94 near Chinatown early on the morning of Sunday, September 8, prompting the closure of all southbound lanes. As