Gay Rolofson Killed in Decatur Car Accident

Gay Rolofson, 72, Died in Decatur Car Accident With Pickup Truck Near Mound Avenue and Water Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2025) – A 72-year-old man identified as Gay Rolofson has tragically died in a Decatur car accident near the intersection of Mound Avenue and Water Street. Macon County officials are saying that the accident…

Child Died After Falling From Edgewater, Chicago Apartment Building

1-Year-Old Boy Tragically Died After Falling From Window of Fourth-Story Apartment Building on North Sheridan Road in Edgewater, Chicago CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2026) – A one-year-old child has tragically died in an Edgewater, Chicago apartment accident after falling from a fourth-story window. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:30…

Girl Stabbed at Zion-Benton Township High School

17-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Zion-Benton Township High School Attack After Being Stabbed By Classmate ZION, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2026) – A 17-year-old girl was critically injured after being attacked by one of her classmates at Zion-Benton Township High School. Lake County officials are saying that the attack took place on Friday morning. Authorities believe…

Jennifer Klebb Killed In Chicago House Fire

Jennifer Klebb, 52, Died in House Fire on the Northwest Side of Chicago CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 8, 2026) – A 52-year-old woman identified as Jennifer Klebb has tragically died in a Chicago house fire on the 4700 block of North Kewanee Avenue. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:08 PM…

Bob Umecker Died in Merrionette Park Mobile Home Fire

GoFundMe Created To Support Family of Bob Umecker Who Died in Merrionette Park Home Explosion and Fire at the Oak Lane Mobile Home Park on South Homan Avenue MERRIONETTE PARK, ILLINOIS (January 6, 2025) – A man identified as Bob Umecker has tragically died in a Merrionette Park mobile home explosion and fire on South…

Bradley Pygott Killed in Shelby County Semi-Truck Accident on Illinois Route 32

Bradley Pygott, 54, Died in Collision Involving Semi-Truck on IL-32 in Shelby County SHELBY COUNTY, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2025) – A 54-year-old man identified as Bradley Pygott has died in a Shelby County semi-truck accident on Illinois Route 32. Shelby County officials are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday morning. Bradley Pygott was…

One Person Killed in Merrionette Park Mobile Home Explosion Accident

One Person Died in Mobile Home Fire and Possible Explosion in Merrionette Park on South Homan Avenue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2025) – One person has tragically died in an explosion and fire at a mobile home park in the Chicago suburb of Merrionette Park. Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place…

Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Recalled Over Child Poisoning Risk

Plantimex Issues Recall for Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Over Injury Risk and Violations of Mandatory Safety Standards CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 26, 2025) – Plantimex has issued a recall for its Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers because they pose the risk of causing serious injury or death to young children. The recall was issued on December 18,…

Worker Seriously Injured in Water’s Edge Construction Accident in Crystal Lake

OSHA Investigation Underway After Worker Fell From Scaffolding at Construction Site on Water’s Edge Drive in Crystal Lake CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS (December 28, 2025) – A construction worker was seriously injured in Crystal Lake after falling from a scaffold at a worksite on Waters Edge Drive. Crystal Lake officials are saying that the accident took…

Blue Wave Above-Ground Pools 48 Inches Recall Over Drowning Hazard

Blue Wave Above-Ground Pool Models NB19790 and NB19791 Recalled Because They Pose Serious Risk of Drowning for Young Children CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 26, 2025) – Blue Wave Above-Ground Pools that are 48 inches or taller have been recalled because they pose a drowning hazard for children. The recall was issued on December 18, 2025. Roughly…