LG Electric Ranges Recalled Over Fire Hazard

LG Issues Recall for LG Range Model LDE4411 Due to Potential Fire Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) – LG has issued a recall for roughly 500,000 electric ranges (Model LDE4411) because they can pose a fire hazard. The recall was issued on February 6, 2025. According to the recall notice by the Consumer Product…

United Aircraft Tug Driver Injured In Airplane Accident At The Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Investigation Underway After United Airlines Tug Operator Injured in Crash with American Airlines Plane CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) – A 64-year-old unit aircraft tug operator was seriously injured after his vehicle was hit by an American Airlines plane at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Airport officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:58 PM…

Batavia Semi-Truck Accident Seriously Injured Pedestrian

Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Batavia Semi-Truck Accident by Kirk Road and East Wilton Street BATAVIA, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Batavia semi-truck accident near the intersection of Kirk Road and East Wilton Street. Kane County officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:30…

Lexmark MS725dvn Specialty Printer Recall Over Fire Hazard

Lexmark International Issues Recall for MS725dvn Specialty Printer Over Fire Risk CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2025) – Lexmark International has issued a recall for its Lexmark MS725dvn Specialty Printer because it can inadvertently catch fire. The recall was issued on January 16, 2025. Around 43,510 units were sold, including roughly 4000 sold in Canada. According…

Teckwe Hair Dryer Brushes Recalled Over Electrocution Hazard

SHEIN Distribution Corporation Issues Recall for Teckwe Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Possible Shock Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2025) – The SHEIN Distribution Corporation has issued a recall for its Teckwe Hair Dryer Brushes because they can pose an electrocution hazard. The recall was issued on January 23, 2025. Around 310 units were sold…

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….

La Bella of Danville Nursing Nursing Home Cited for Violations

The La Bella of Danville Nursing Home Cited For Numerous Violations By The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services DANVILLE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2025) – The La Bella of Danville nursing home has been cited for several violations by the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services. According to the Illinois Department of Health…

Patient At Vista Medical Center In Waukegan Died After Being Found on Rooftop

28-Year-Old Patient at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan Died After Being Found Unresponsive on the Facility’s Rooftop WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2024) – A 20-year-old woman has tragically died after being found unresponsive on the rooftop of the Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. Vista officials are saying that the incident took place on Tuesday. The…

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…

Construction Worker Injured In Fall At Obama Presidential Center

Worker Seriously Injured After Falling Down Shaft at Obama Presidential Center Construction Site in Jackson Park JACKSON PARK, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2025) –  A construction worker was seriously injured after falling several stories at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place on Wednesday afternoon. The…