Chicago, IL (May 23, 2025) – Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers said that a car plummeted off of the Stevenson Expressway and burst into flames after a collision on Friday, May 23. The crash happened early Friday morning near the southbound ramp to Pulaski Road. It was also unclear what caused the crash or if
Local Accidents
Massac CO., IL (May 22, 2025) – Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the Illinois side of the I-24 bridge that reportedly left several individuals injured. According to the Massac County Sheriff’s Office, the collision involved four vehicles and occurred earlier today, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and medical personnel. Details
Prophetstown, IL (May 21, 2025) – A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Perkins Road and Mill Road in rural Prophetstown, leaving one man dead and another injured, according to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 4:35 p.m. on May 21, when an automatic crash alert from an

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.
Hanover Park, IL (May 19, 2025) – A Hanover Park police officer and three others were injured in a crash Sunday night, May 18, in the northwest suburb, police said. A squad car with its emergency lights on driving south on County Farm Road was hit by an eastbound vehicle at the intersection with Greenbrook
Joliet, IL (May 18, 2025) – A Joliet, Illinois, police sergeant was killed in a car crash while off duty on May 16 near south suburban Beecher. Joliet Police confirmed Sgt. Hollis Weller, 47, died in a crash on Friday in southeastern Will County. Illinois State Police said a semi-trailer truck, a pickup truck, and
Mapleton, IL (May 17, 2025) – First responders rushed to the scene of a crash involving a car and pickup truck in Mapleton on Saturday, May 17, that injured two people. The crash was reported shortly before noon at U.S. Route 24 and Illinois Route 9. Illinois State Police say one of the vehicles involved,
Chicago, IL (May 16, 2025) – A vehicle crashed into a south suburban church on Friday, May 16, according to area officers. This weekend’s daycare graduation at the church is now canceled after a truck plowed into a classroom, leaving seven people in the hospital, including students and police officers. At least three children were
Chicago, IL (May 15, 2025) – A 70-year-old golfer was injured when a driver careened onto the Billy Caldwell Golf Course Monday evening in Chicago’s Forest Glen neighborhood, police said. Cook County Forest Preserve Police, who responded to the incident, said the motorist drove a black sport-utility vehicle erratically onto the course around 5:30 p.m.
Chicago, IL (May 14, 2025) – Chicago police officers and two young children were among those injured in a car crash Wednesday evening on the city’s South Side. The crash happened around 6:35 p.m. in the 5900 block of South Racine Avenue in Englewood, Chicago Police Department officials said. A vehicle driven by a 32-year-old
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