Work Compensation - 23 Apr 2026
OSHA Investigating Magnesium Fire Accident That Left Two People Injured at Coogee Chemical Facility in Ottawa OTTAWA, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2026) – Two people were injured in an explosion and magnesium fire at the Coogee Chemical facility in Ottawa. LaSalle County officials are saying that the incident took place around 8:00 AM on Tuesday morning….
Truck Accident - 22 Apr 2026
Investigation Underway After Autumn Perez, of Romeoville, Died in Chicago Lawn Truck Accident on the 6300 Block of South Western Avenue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2026) – A 29-year-old woman identified as Autumn Perez has tragically died in a Chicago Lawn semi-truck accident on South Western Avenue. Chicago police officials are saying that the accident…
Product Recalls - 21 Apr 2026
BISSELL Issues Recall for Steam Shot OmniReach Steam Cleaners After Dozens of People Have Suffered Burn Injuries CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 19, 2026) – BISSELL has issued a recall for its popular Steam Shot OmniReach Steam Cleaners because they can pose a serious burn hazard and injury risk. The recall was issued on April 9, 2026….
Product Recalls - 20 Apr 2026
Sangohe Expands Recall for Adult Portable Bed Rails Over Serious Injury Risk CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 19, 2026) – Sangohe has expanded its recall for its adult portable bed rails because they can pose a serious risk of injury and entrapment. The recall was issued on April 2, 2026. Roughly 36,500 units were sold prior to…
Unsafe Premises - 19 Apr 2026
Alfred Marcus Died, Two People Injured in Chicago Apartment Fire at Building on the 3400 Block of West Monroe Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2026) – A 61-year-old man identified as Alfred Marcus has tragically died in a Chicago apartment fire at a property on the 3400 block of West Monroe Street. Chicago police officials…
Wrongful Death - 18 Apr 2026
Rachel Zettler Died, Second Person Injured in Zeigler House Explosion and Fire at Property on North Pine Street ZEIGLER, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2026) – A 58-year-old woman identified as Rachel Zettler has tragically died, and one other person was injured in a Zeigler house explosion at 119 North Pine Street. Franklin County officials are saying…
Wrongful Death - 17 Apr 2026
Benjamin Sandrock, 50, Connor Sandrock, 21, of Lydon, Died in Savanna Car Accident With Train at Private Rail Crossing Near Illinois 84 SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2026) – Two people identified as Connor Sandrock and Benjamin Sandrock have tragically died in a Savanna train accident along Illinois 84. Carroll County officials are saying that the…
Product Recalls - 16 Apr 2026
Recall Issued for HTRC and Haisito T400 Battery Chargers Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death From Fire Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2026) – A recall has been issued for the HTRC and Haisito T400 Battery Chargers because they can pose a serious risk of injury or death from fire hazard. The recall…
Wrongful Death - 15 Apr 2026
Lonnie Dickerson, 56, Died in Jarvis Township Collision With Train by Lockman Road and Longhi Road JARVIS TOWNSHIP, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2026) – A 56-year-old man identified as Lonnie Dickerson has tragically died in a Jarvis Township train accident by Lockman Road and Longhi Road. Madison County officials are saying that the accident took place…
Truck Accident - 14 Apr 2026
Fernando Rodriguez, 25, of Normal, Died in Braidwood Motorcycle Accident Involving a Semi-Truck on Interstate 55 by Mile Marker 233 BRAIDWOOD, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2026) – A 25-year-old motorcyclist identified as Fernando Rodriguez has tragically died in a Braidwood semi-truck accident on Interstate 55. Will County officials are saying that the accident took place around…
