Personal Injury - 31 Jul 2026
Everett Wengstrom, 46, Died in Kankakee County After His Motorcycle Hit Cement Blocks Left on 6000 North Road by 3000 West Road MANTENO, ILLINOIS (July 31, 2026) – A 46-year-old man identified as Everett Wengstrom was killed in a Manteno motorcycle collision near the intersection of 6000 North Road and 3000 West Road. Kankakee County officials are…
Product Recalls - 30 Jul 2026
Cat & Jack Children’s Sandals Recalled by Target Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death From Choking Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2026) – Target has issued a recall for the popular Cat & Jack Toddler Sandals because they can pose a serious risk of injury or even death from choking. The recall was issued on…
Personal Injury - 30 Jul 2026
Victim Reportedly Hit By Wheel That Detached From Passing Trailer on Route 41 GURNEE, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2026) – A man riding an electric scooter was critically injured in a Gurnee car accident involving a truck hauling a front loader. Gurnee police officials are saying that the incident occurred around 5:25 PM on Monday evening. A scooter…
Wrongful Death - 30 Jul 2026
Magdalena Jablonska, 48, of Des Plaines, Died in McHenry County Boat Accident Involving Allegedly Intoxicated Business Executive MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2026) – A 48-year-old U.S. Marine veteran identified as Magdalena Jablonska has tragically died in a Fox River boat accident in McHenry County. McHenry County officials are saying that the incident took place around…
Unsafe Premises - 30 Jul 2026
Andrew Bengel, of Waterford, Pennsylvania, Died in Crane Accident at Alton Steel Inc. After Being Hit by Heavy Chain ALTON, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2026) – A 56-year-old worker identified as Andrew Bengel has tragically died in a crane accident at Alton Steel Inc along 5 Cut Street. Madison County officials are saying that the incident occurred around 10:42…
Product Recalls - 28 Jul 2026
Panasonic Issues Recall for Electric Toaster Ovens Because They Pose a Major Injury Risk to Consumers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 27, 2026) – Panasonic Model No. NB-G200 Electric Toaster Ovens have been recalled because they can pose a major fire and electrocution hazard for consumers. The recall was issued on July 16, 2026. Roughly 11,480 units were…
Personal Injury - 27 Jul 2026
Investigation Underway After Two People Injured in Joliet Motorcycle Collision Along Caton Farm Road and West Frontgate Road JOLIET, ILLINOIS (July 27, 2026) – Two people were seriously injured in a Joliet car accident by the intersection of Caton Farm Road and West Frontgate Road. Will County officials are saying that the incident occurred around 9:42 PM…
Truck Accident - 27 Jul 2026
Minivan Involved In Major Collision With Semi-Truck in Woodstock by McHenry Avenue and Irving Avenue WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS (July 27, 2026) – Three people were injured in a Woodstock semi-truck accident by the intersection of McHenry Avenue and Irving Avenue. Woodstock police officials are saying that the incident occurred shortly before 3:30 PM on Friday afternoon….
Personal Injury - 26 Jul 2026
McHenry County Officials Investigate Deadly Boat Accident on the Fox River Near Riverside Drive MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS (July 26, 2026) – One person tragically died and two people were injured in a McHenry County boat accident along the Fox River. McHenry County officials are saying that the incident occurred around 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon. The…
Personal Injury - 26 Jul 2026
Investigation Underway After Michael Swidrak Died in Mettawa Car Accident While Riding Motorcycle on Illinois Route 60 METTAWA, ILLINOIS (July 26, 2026) – A 43-year-old cyclist identified as Michael Swidrak has tragically died in a Mettawa car accident along Illinois Route 60. Lake County officials are saying that the incident occurred around 8:50 PM on Monday, July…
