Local Accidents

Teutopolis, IL – Five Hospitalized in Truck Crash on I-70 at I-57

Teutopolis, IL (August 30, 2024) – First responders rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Effingham County Thursday evening. Shortly after 5:15 p.m., Teutopolis and Montrose Fire Departments responded to a multi-vehicle accident on I-70 eastbound between the I-57 north exit and the Montrose exit just north of Teutopolis. Once on

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Madison Co, IL – Several Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 at MM 21

Madison County, IL (August 26, 2024) – Local officers confirmed that westbound Interstate 70 was closed in Madison County on Saturday, August 24, due to a multiple-vehicle crash. According to troopers with the Illinois State Police, the crash happened just before 6:00 p.m. near mile marker 21. Police said multiple vehicles were involved, and multiple

Glenview, IL – Three Injured in Vehicle Crash at Lake Ave & Magnolia St

Glenview, IL (August 24, 2024) – Police, firefighters and paramedics from Glenview responded at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 23, to a report of a crash with injuries at Lake Avenue near Magnolia Street Glenview. There was a report that a woman was ejected from one of the vehicles. Police were first on the scene

Deerfield, IL – Traffic Crash, Injuries Shut Down Deerfield & Wilmot Rds

Deerfield, IL (August 23, 2024) – A traffic crash closed the intersection of Deerfield Road and Wilmot Road on Thursday afternoon, August 22, though authorities are continuing to investigate the details surrounding the collision. Police were asking drivers to use an alternative route and to expect delays while traveling near the area. Deerfield police sent

Joliet, IL – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision at Larkin & Ingalls Aves

Joliet, IL (August 22, 2024) – Officers with the Joliet Police Department responded to a deadly motorcycle crash at around 6:50 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of North Larkin Avenue and Ingalls Avenue. At 8:15 p.m., Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English confirmed that the crash involved a fatality. Early reports suggest that a Toyota