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Harvard, IL – 1 Seriously Injured in Train Crash Near McGuire Rd Xing

Harvard, IL (August 29, 2024) – A man suffered serious injuries when a freight train struck his car early Thursday morning, August 28, in Harvard. The crash happened at approximately 2:24 a.m., about a quarter mile north of the McGuire Road railroad crossing, according to the Harvard Fire Protection District. Fire crews arrived to find

A speed blur of a locomotive passing through a railroad crossing.

Will County, IL – 2 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-80 Near Raynor Ave

Will County, IL (August 28, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 80 near Raynor Avenue on Wednesday morning, August 27, at around 8:03 a.m.  Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to the scene, where three vehicles were involved in the collision. Two individuals were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment, though

Peoria, IL - Two Hospitalized After University St Crash
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.

Elk Grove Village, IL – Fatal Two-Car Crash on Arlington Heights Rd

Elk Grove Village, IL (August 26, 2025) – A 59-year-old woman lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday morning, August 23. According to officials, the crash occurred around 11:07 a.m. in the 800 block of South Arlington Heights Road, near the Elk Crossing Shopping Center.  Authorities reported that the victim, identified as Maria

White car got involved in a car crash accident.

Lemont, IL – Deadly Wrong-Way Crash on I-355 at Des Plaines River

Lemont, IL (August 24, 2025) – One driver was killed and another was seriously injured after a wrong-way crash in the south suburbs early Sunday morning, August 23, Illinois State Police (ISP) said. ISP said troopers responded to the crash on Interstate 355 southbound at the Des Plaines River in Lemont around 1:30 a.m. A

Close-up image of a shattered glass surface with a central impact point and radiating cracks.

Peoria, IL – Two Hospitalized After Two-Car Accident on Orange Prairie Rd

Peoria, IL (August 23, 2025) – The Peoria Fire Department rescued a driver who was trapped inside an electric vehicle following a two-vehicle collision on Friday morning, August 22. According to Battalion Chief Larry Carter, emergency crews were dispatched at 7:29 a.m. to the intersection of North Orange Prairie Road and West American Prairie Drive

Hospital with cars on the street.

Will Co., IL – Injuries in Semi and Bus Crash on I-80 near Gougar Rd

Will County, IL (August 22, 2025) – A serious crash on Interstate 80 in the south suburbs left one person injured on Thursday morning, August 21. The collision occurred around 7:26 a.m. in the westbound lanes between Gougar Road and Cherry Hill Road. According to Illinois State Police, the crash involved four vehicles: a semi-truck,

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