Local Accidents

La Place, IL – Man Killed in Semi-Truck Crash at IL 32 & US 36

La Place, IL (September 19, 2025) – A deadly crash in La Place claimed the life of a man Wednesday morning, September 17, when two semi-trucks collided at a busy intersection. The accident happened around 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois Route 32 and U.S. Route 36. According to Illinois State Police, one semi-truck

Hazel Crest, IL – Fatal Pedestrian Accident at 174th St & Kedzie Ave

Hazel Crest, IL (September 17, 2025) – A 79-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on Monday evening, September 16. Hazel Crest police responded to the scene near 174th Street and Kedzie Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m. Officers arrived to find the victim suffering from severe injuries after being hit by

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Chicago, IL – Pedestrian Critically Injured in Crash on S Lafayette Ave

Chicago, IL (September 15, 2024) – A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the South Side on Saturday morning, September 13. The collision occurred in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood near the 7400 block of South Lafayette Avenue just before 3:40 a.m. According to Chicago police, a 25-year-old woman was

Chicago, IL – Injury Crash at N Drake Ave & W Lawrence Ave

Chicago, IL (September 14, 2025) – Several people sustained injuries in a serious crash on Sunday, September 14, in Chicago. The collision happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Drake Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue. Emergency crews arrived quickly. Paramedics arrived quickly to treat the injured at the scene before transporting them to

Chicago, IL – One Injured in Crash on W Madison St

Chicago, IL (September 13, 2025) – A crash left at least one person injured on Saturday, September 13, in Chicago. The collision happened late at night near West Madison Street. Emergency crews arrived quickly at the scene. Paramedics treated the injured before transporting them to a nearby hospital for further care. Officials have not yet

Chicago, IL – Woman Killed in House Fire on S Avenue N

Chicago, IL (September 10, 2025) – A 73-year-old woman tragically lost her life on Wednesday morning, September 10, after a house fire on the Far South Side of Chicago. The fire broke out around 6:58 a.m. in the 11000 block of South Avenue N. Firefighters arrived quickly and worked to control the blaze while searching






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