Eagle Township, IL (February 2, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon, February 1, near Streator sent at least two motorists to the hospital.
The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday morning that deputies were dispatched at 4:15 p.m. Saturday to Route 19 and East 15th Road in Eagle Township, west of Streator.
Reading, Lostant, and Streator EMS both responded to the scene and took multiple victims to OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa and to OSF Center for Health in Streator. A full report is pending, but deputies said one driver was cited. However, officers were…
Continue Reading Eagle Twp, IL – Several Hurt in Two-Vehicle Collision on Rte 19 at E 15th Rd

Knox County, IL (February 1, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash along Interstate 74 in Knox County on Thursday, January 30, has led to the death of two people.
Illinois State Police said that at 3:10 a.m., they responded to mile marker 63 along eastbound I-74 near Gilson in response to a two-vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed that a grey 2012 Cadillac sedan was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes when it struck a gray 2019 Toyota SUV head-on.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger in the Toyota was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The Knox…
Continue Reading Knox Co, IL – Two Killed, Several Hurt in Head-on Collision on I-74 at MM 63

Chicago, IL (January 31, 2025) – According to local authorities, a driver is dead after an early Friday morning crash on Chicago’s Far South Side, police said.
Police said the crash happened on January 31 in the 1700 block of East 103rd Street, just before 12:20 a.m. A gray sedan was traveling eastbound on 103rd Street when it was involved in a collision with a semi, which was traveling in the same direction.
The sedan’s driver was pronounced dead on the scene; the semi’s driver was not injured. Meanwhile, Area Two detectives are investigating. Police did not immediately provide further information…
Continue Reading Chicago, IL – Fatal Truck Accident Occurs on E 103rd St

Chicago, IL (January 30, 2025) – At least two people were killed in separate crashes on Interstate 57 on Wednesday, according to Illinois State Police.
The first crash happened around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday in the northbound lanes of I-57, south of 159th Street. That’s where state police said troopers responded to the crash involving multiple injuries and at least one fatality. During that crash investigation, another occurred just after 1:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-57 at 159th Street.
State police said one person was killed in the three-vehicle crash. Though an investigation is ongoing, witnesses were asked to…
Continue Reading Chicago, IL – Two Dead in Separate Crashes Along I-57 near 159th St

Markham, IL (January 29, 2025) – At least one person was killed in a crash on I-57 in the south suburbs on Wednesday night, January 29.
The crash happened on the northbound side of the expressway south of 159th Street and close to Pulaski Road, according to Illinois State Police. State police confirmed the crash was fatal, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
Northbound traffic was directed off I-57 at 167th Street, and extended lane closures were expected. Further details were not immediately available. Though an investigation is ongoing, witnesses were asked to come forward.

We offer…
Continue Reading Markham, IL – Deadly Auto Accident on I-57 at 159th St Under Inquiry

South Elgin, IL (January 28, 2025) – Elgin-area officers say that one person is dead after a crash in the west suburbs on Tuesday night, January 28.
The crash happened in South Elgin at Stearns Road and McLean Boulevard, but it’s unclear how many people were ultimately involved in the incident. No additional information was available as officials investigated, though citations may be pending. Witnesses were asked to step forward as soon as possible.
We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family members. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their…
Continue Reading S Elgin, IL – Fatal Vehicle Crash at Stearns Rd & McLean Blvd

Chicago, IL (January 27, 2025) – Police are asking for help in the search for a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on the city’s West Side on Friday morning, January 24.
The crash unfolded just before 8:50 a.m. in the 700 block of North Oakley Boulevard in West Town, authorities said. The victim, a 66-year-old woman, who was later identified as Halyna Hudzan, was crossing the street when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle that turned into the crosswalk. The driver then fled the scene.
Hudzan was taken to the hospital following the crash, where she was…
Continue Reading Chicago, IL – Halyna Hudzan Identified in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Oakley Blvd

Skokie, IL (January 26, 2025) – Two people were hospitalized following an overnight crash in Skokie on Sunday, January 26.
The crash happened around midnight near Howard Street and Lincoln Avenue, leaving a damaged SUV and sending a silver car off the road. One person was seen being taken into custody.
A Skokie fire department captain said four people were involved in the crash, and crews had to pull two people from the cars. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition; the other two are expected to recover. That said, no further information was available, though officers were…
Continue Reading Skokie, IL – Two Hospitalized in Collision at Howard St & Lincoln Ave

Grundy County, IL (January 23, 2025) – According to local authorities, a Chicago man died after being involved in a head-on crash with a semi-truck on Friday morning, January 24, in Grundy County.
Per information from Grundy County officials, the crash happened just after midnight along eastbound Interstate 80, near milepost 119.5. The driver of the car died in the crash. The Grundy County Coroner’s Office identified him as 58-year-old Keith R. Oswald of Chicago. However, troopers with the Illinois State Police continue investigating the circumstances of the crash. No further details are available at this time.
We extend our…
Continue Reading Grundy Co, IL – Man Identified in Deadly Truck Accident on I-80 at MP 119.5

LaPlace, IL (January 24, 2025) – A driver and passenger were sent to a regional hospital following a two-unit collision near LaPlace on Wednesday afternoon, January 22.
At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Illinois State Police Troop 7 responded to the intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and Illinois State Route 32 in Moultrie County for the report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries. A truck and sedan collided in the intersection.
The driver and passenger of the sedan were transported to a regional hospital in serious condition after the accident.  Officers have not yet provided additional information about those injured…
Continue Reading LaPlace, IL – Two Hospitalized in Vehicle Crash at Hwy 36 & IL 32

Lincoln, IL (January 23, 2025) – According to local authorities, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, on Interstate I-55 at the 118.5 mile marker near Broadwell.
After an apparent truck collision in the area, a 32-year-old woman from Divernon, Illinois, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Donald P. Peasley. However, troopers with the Illinois State Police continue investigating the crash’s circumstances. No further details are available at this time.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family members of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims…
Continue Reading Lincoln, IL – Woman Killed in Truck Accident on I-55 at 118.5

Cicero, IL (January 22, 2025) – A man was killed after being struck by a CTA train in the west suburbs, according to a city spokesperson on Wednesday, January 22.
The deadly crash happened on Wednesday at about 5:45 p.m. on 21st Place between 50th and 49th Avenues, the spokesperson said. Authorities stated that the man was riding his bike when he was struck by a CTA Pink Line train. Suburban authorities have not identified the man.
No other information was available. However, this crash remains under active investigation. Anyone with video footage or information regarding this crash investigation is…
Continue Reading Cicero, IL – Bicyclist Hit & Killed in Collision on 21st Pl at 49th Ave

Mundelein, IL (January 21, 2025) – A 24-year-old woman from Lemont lost her life in a major accident involving a semi-truck early Tuesday morning, January 21.

The crash occurred around 1:05 a.m. on U.S. 45 between Dunbar Road and Route 176. According to law enforcement, the woman was driving an Acura sedan southbound on Route 45 when she lost control of her vehicle. The sedan veered into the northbound lanes and collided head-on with a semi-truck.
Emergency responders transported the woman to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. The Lake County Coroner’s Office identified her as…
Continue Reading Mundelein, IL – 24-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 45