Product Recalls - 26 May 2026
Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres Recalled Over Risk of Serious Injury or Death From Fire Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 25, 2026) – A recall has been issued for the Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres because they can pose a risk of injury or death from a fire hazard. The recall was issued on…
Product Recalls - 26 May 2026
Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Issues Recall for Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee Due to Injury or Death Risk Due to Asbestos Exposure CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 25, 2026) – Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee have been recalled because they can pose a serious risk of injury or death. The recall was issued on May 21, 2026….
Truck Accident - 25 May 2026
Police Searching for Semi-Truck Driver Who Fled the Scene of Chicago Bicycle Accident Along South Kedzie Avenue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 25, 2026) – A cyclist was critically injured in a Chicago hit-and-run accident along South Kedzie Avenue. Cook County officials are saying the accident took place around 6:50 AM on Friday. A cyclist was traveling…
Product Recalls - 24 May 2026
Petzl America Issues Recall for ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses Due to Risk of Injury or Death from Falling CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2026) – Petzl America Climbing Harnesses have been recalled because they can pose a major fall hazard. The recall was issued on May 14, 2026. Roughly 29,000…
Automobile Accidents - 24 May 2026
Johnathan M. Hatch, 40, of Mount Vernon, Died in Car Accident With Ford F150 Pickup Truck on North Illinois Highway 148 in Jefferson County JEFFERSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (May 23, 2026) – A 40-year-old pedestrian identified as Johnathan Hatch has tragically died in a Jefferson County car accident on North Illinois Highway 148. Jefferson County officials…
Personal Injury - 24 May 2026
World Bright International Limited Issues Recall for Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings Due to Fall Hazard Risk CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2026) – World Bright International has issued a recall of its Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings because they pose a major fall hazard to consumers. The recall was issued on May 14, 2026. Roughly…
Wrongful Death - 24 May 2026
Jay Roush, 64, of Vermilion, Died in Edgar County Lawnmower Accident After Becoming Pinned by The Machine in a Pond PARIS, ILLINOIS (May 23, 2026) – A 64-year-old worker identified as Jay Roush has tragically died in a Paris lawnmower accident at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course. Edgar County officials are saying that the accident…
Product Recalls - 23 May 2026
ZWILLING ENFINIGY Electric Kettle, 1.5 L Recalled Because It Poses Serious Risk of Injury CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 23, 2026) – ZWILLING Electric Water Kettles have been recalled because they pose a serious risk of injury due to a potential burn hazard. The recall was issued on May 14, 2026. Roughly 113,000 units were sold from…
Unsafe Premises - 22 May 2026
Enrique Cerroblanco Aguilar, 29, of Carpentersville, Died in Palatine Construction Accident After Falling From Roof of Property on Mahogany Court PALATINE, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2026) – A construction worker identified as Enrique Aguilar has tragically died after falling from the roof of the property along West Mahogany Court. Palatine officials are saying that the action…
Unsafe Premises - 21 May 2026
Sandra Patnaude, 59, of Wonder Lake, Died in House Explosion on Birch Drive That Injured Her Husband and Son WONDER LAKE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) – A 59-year-old woman identified as Sandra Patnaude has tragically died in a Wonder Lake house explosion at a property along Birch Drive. McHenry County officials are saying that the…
