Village of Union Cancer Cases May Be Linked To Contaminated Land

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Located Near Neighborhood in Village of Illinois Where Residents Have Developed Cancer UNION, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2025) – Several people have become sick in the small Village of Union after industrial chemicals were dumped nearby. There are around 500 people that live in Union, which is mostly surrounded by farmland and manufacturing plants….

One Killed In River Grove Metra Train Accident

Investigation Underway After Metra Train Hit Vehicle Near West Suburban River Grove RIVER GROVE, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2025) – One person has tragically died after their vehicle was struck by a Metra train near the River Grove station. River Grove officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The Metra…

Four Injured At Silgan Containers Propane Explosion In Rochelle

Propane Heater Explosion At Silgan Containers Injured Four People In Rochelle As Accident Remains Under Investigation ROCHELLE, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2024) – Four people were hospitalized with serious burns after a propane heater exploded at Silgan Containers in Rochelle. Ogle County officials are saying that the incident took place on Tuesday morning. A propane heater…

Two Injured In North Side, Chicago Apartment Fire

High-Rise Apartment Fire in North Side, Chicago, Near State Street and Maple Street, Injured Two People CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 4, 2025) – Two people were injured in a high-rise apartment fire in Chicago’s North Side neighborhood near State Street and Maple Street. Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 6:49 a.m….

Devin Smart Killed In Collinsville Semi-Truck Accident

Devin Smart, of St. Louis, Died In Madison County Tractor Trailer Truck Accident on Interstate 55 Near Mile Marker 8.2 In Collinsville COLLINSVILLE, ILLINOIS (January 2, 2024) – A 26-year-old man identified as Devin Smart has tragically died in a Collinsville semi-truck accident on Interstate 55. Madison County officials are saying that the accident took…

Waterloo Pilot Injured In Monroe County Plane Crash

Investigation Underway After Small Plane Crash in Monroe County Seriously Injured 71-Year-Old Pilot MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2024) – A 71-year-old pilot from Waterloo was critically injured in a Monroe County plane crash in a field off of Dd Road. Monroe County officials are saying that the accident took place on Sunday. A small…

Two Uber Riders Injured In Englewood, Chicago Shooting

Investigation Underway After Two Uber Passengers Shot on Dan Ryan Expressway in Englewood, Chicago CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 27, 2024) – Two Uber passengers were injured after being shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Englewood, Chicago. Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Friday. A driver picked up…

19 Injured In Round Lake Jail Transport Van Accident

Van Transporting Inmates Involved in Serious Collision with SUV in Round Lake on Illinois Route 120 ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS (December 19, 2024) – At least 19 people were injured in a Round Lake car accident near the intersection of Illinois Route 120 and Hainesville Road. McHenry County officials are saying that the incident took place…

Two Kids Injured In Attack on Decatur School Bus For Pershing Early Learning

Two Children Injured In Apparent Attack On Decatur School Bus While Heading Home From Pershing Early Learning DECATUR, ILLINOIS (December 13, 2024) – At least two children were beaten during a school bus ride from Pershing Early Learning. Macon County officials are saying that the incident took place during a ride home from school. This…

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Godfrey Car Accident

Person Airlifted After Godfrey Motorcycle Accident on Illinois Route 255 by Humbert Road GODFREY, ILLINOIS (December 5, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Godfrey car accident along Illinois Route 255 by Humbert Road. Madison County authorities are saying that the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters and paramedics were called to…