LShome Photoelectric Smoke Detector Fire Alarms Recalled Over Injury Hazard

Recall Issued for 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms Over Failure to Warn Concerns CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2026) – A recall has been issued for the LShome Photoelectric Smoke Detector Fire Alarms because the devices may not function properly in the event of a fire. The recall was issued on February 12, 2026. Roughly 11,000…

One Person Killed in Beecher Semi-Truck Accident on Dixie Highway

Investigation Underway After Commercial Truck Involved in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Dixie Highway by County Line Road BEECHER, ILLINOIS (February 21, 2026) – At least one person has died in a Beecher semi-truck accident on Dixie Highway, not far from County Line Road. Illinois State Police are saying the collision took place around 3:13 PM on…

Highlife Collection Spas Recalled Over Drowning Hazard

Watkins Manufacturing Issues Recall for Highlife Collection Spas Due to Serious Entanglement Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2026)—Highlife Collection Spas have been recalled because they can pose a major entanglement and drowning hazard for consumers. The recall was issued on February 12, 2026. Roughly 32,000 units were sold prior to the recall. According to the…

Two Injured in Ukrainian Village CTA Bus Accident

Chicago Police Officer Injury in Collision With CTA Bus by North Hoyne Avenue and West Chicago Avenue UKRAINIAN VILLAGE, CHICAGO (February 21, 2026) – Two Chicago police officers were injured in a CTA bus accident in Ukrainian Village by North Hoyne Avenue and West Chicago Avenue. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took…

Fixwal 7-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Tip-Over Hazard

Recall Issued for Fixwal 7-Drawer Dressers Over Injury Risk and Violations of Federal Safety Standards CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2026)—A recall was issued for the Fixwal 7-Drawer Dressers because they can pose a serious risk of injury from tip-over and entrapment. The recall was issued on February 5, 2026. Roughly 2900 units were sold prior…

Student Died in Drowning Accident at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena

Investigation Underway After 17-Year-Old Student Died Following Suspected Drowning at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena GALENA, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2026) –  A 17-year-old student from Rochester has tragically died in a suspected drowning accident at the Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena. Jo Davis County officials are saying that the incident took place on Friday. The…

One Person Killed in Chicago Semi-Truck Accident on Bishop Ford Freeway

Investigation Underway After Fatal Accident Involving Semi-Truck on Chicago’s Far South Side CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2026)—One person has tragically died in a semi-truck accident on Chicago’s Far South Side along the Bishop Ford Freeway. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around 1 AM on Sunday. A semi truck was involved…

Recall Issued for Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools Over Fall Hazard

Clark Associates Issues Recall for Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools Over Major Fall Hazard to Consumers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) – Clark Associates has issued a recall after it was discovered that the Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools pose a fall hazard. The recall…

Five Hospitalized in Chemical Release Accident at Goldfish Swim School in Hyde Park

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…

Sunneday Oasis Cottage Above-Ground Pools Recalled Over Drowning Hazard

Recall Issued for Sunneday Oasis Cottage Above-Ground Pool Models 70018 and 70024 Due to Injury and Drowning Risk CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 15, 2026)—A recall was issued for the Sunneday Oasis Cottage Above-Ground Pools because they can pose a serious drowning hazard for young children. The recall was issued on January 29, 2026. Roughly 2,390 units…