- March 5, 2026

Investigation Underway After One Person Killed in Shooting Outside Clayton’s Tap Bar in Morris on West Washington Street MORRIS, ILLINOIS  (March 5, 2025) – One person was killed in a Morris shooting outside of the Clayton’s Tap bar on West Washington Street in Morris. Morris police officials are saying that the shooting took place early…

- February 27, 2026

Cook County Officials Investigating Shooting at Woodlawn, Chicago Gas Station on South Stony Island Avenue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2026)—At least four people were injured in a shooting outside of a Woodlawn gas station on the 6600 block of South Stony Island Ave. Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:12…

- February 25, 2026

Recall Issued for Mindbodygreen Ultimate Multivitamin+ Dietary Supplement Bottle Due to Violations of Mandatory Safety Standards CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 25, 2026)—A recall was issued for the Mindbodygreen Ultimate Multivitamin+ Dietary Supplement Bottles due to injury risk. The recall was issued on January 29, 2026. Roughly 148,000 units were sold prior to the recall. According to…

- February 22, 2026

18-Year-Old Man From Geneva Identified as Victim of Train Accident by Union-Pacific Railroad Tracks by Western Avenue GENEVA, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2026) – An 18-year-old pedestrian has tragically died in a Geneva train accident by Western Avenue. Geneva officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:51 PM on February 8. A pedestrian was…

- February 16, 2026

Investigation Underway After Five People Injured in Chemical Accident in Park Ridge at Goldfish Swim School HYDE PARK, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) – At least five people were hospitalized in Hyde Park after some type of chemical exposure accident at the Goldfish Swim School. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around…

- January 29, 2026

Investigation Underway After One Person Died After Becoming Trapped in Grain Bin in Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS (January 28, 2026) – One person has died and another person was injured in a Putnam County grain bin accident at a farm on North Avenue. Putnam County officials are saying that the accident took place around…

- January 10, 2026

Gay Rolofson, 72, Died in Decatur Car Accident With Pickup Truck Near Mound Avenue and Water Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2025) – A 72-year-old man identified as Gay Rolofson has tragically died in a Decatur car accident near the intersection of Mound Avenue and Water Street. Macon County officials are saying that the accident…

- January 10, 2026

17-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Zion-Benton Township High School Attack After Being Stabbed By Classmate ZION, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2026) – A 17-year-old girl was critically injured after being attacked by one of her classmates at Zion-Benton Township High School. Lake County officials are saying that the attack took place on Friday morning. Authorities believe…

- January 6, 2026

GoFundMe Created To Support Family of Bob Umecker Who Died in Merrionette Park Home Explosion and Fire at the Oak Lane Mobile Home Park on South Homan Avenue MERRIONETTE PARK, ILLINOIS (January 6, 2025) – A man identified as Bob Umecker has tragically died in a Merrionette Park mobile home explosion and fire on South…

- December 19, 2025

Worker Suffered Serious Burn Injuries After Machine Fire Broke Out at UniCarriers Forklift Manufacturing Plant on North Prospect Street in Marengo MARENGO, ILLINOIS (December 19, 2025) – A worker was seriously injured after a fire started at the UniCarriers Forklift manufacturing plant in Marengo. McHenry County officials are saying that the accident took place around…