Local Accidents

Ellsworth, IL – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision at 2600 E & 1500 N

Ellsworth, IL (June 13, 2025) – The sheriff and coroner’s offices in McLean County have identified a motorcyclist after a fatal crash on Thursday morning, June 12. Robert B. Rish, 38, of Anchor, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Preliminary autopsy opinion indicates Rish died from multiple blunt force injuries after a collision between a

Basco, IL – Woman Dies, Several Hurt in Head-on Collision on CR 900

Basco, IL (June 12, 2025) – Illinois State Police troopers say that a woman is dead after a head-on crash near Basco, Illinois, on Wednesday morning. According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to the intersection of County Road 900 North and County Road 1900 East for a fatal crash just before 10:00

Chicago, IL – Victim Seriously Hurt in Hit-and-Run on E 79th St

Chicago, IL (June 11, 2025) – Chicago Police Department officers are searching for a driver who struck a person on Wednesday night, June 11, in Chicago. The hit-and-run crash happened at about9:57 p.m. in the 700 block of East 79th Street, according to police. A pedestrian was on the crosswalk when police said they were

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.

Herrin, IL – Victim Hospitalized in Three-Car Crash on Hwy 13

Herrin, IL (June 9, 2025) – Illinois State Police said that a traffic accident backed up traffic on westbound Illinois Highway 13 on Monday morning, June 9. At approximately 8:20 a.m. on that day, the City of Herrin Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Illinois 13 and 148.

Joliet, IL – One Killed, One Hurt in Crash on Westminster Rd

Joliet, IL (June 8, 2025) — A fatal crash Friday evening, June 6, left a 67-year-old man dead and a 75-year-old woman critically injured after their Jeep Grand Cherokee collided with multiple trees and overturned in a Joliet neighborhood. The Joliet Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Westminster Road around 5:57 p.m. after

Chicago, IL – One Killed in Collision on I-290 near Leavitt St

Chicago, IL (June 7, 2025) – A late-night rollover crash on the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) claimed one life Saturday evening, June 7, according to the Illinois State Police. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-290 near Leavitt Street, just outside the Illinois Medical District. Investigators say the vehicle veered

Chicago, IL – Woman Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Archer Ave

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