Seven Injured in Joliet Apartment Fire on North Essington Road
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12 Jun 2025
Trapped Residents Rescued From Joliet Apartment Fire By Maintenance Worker JOLIET, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) – At least seven people were injured in a Joliet apartment building fire on the 100 block of North Essington Road. Joliet police officials are saying that the fire started around 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday. At least seven people were trapped…
iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazard
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07 Jun 2025
iWALK Power Bank Model MXB008, Manufactured by U20 Global, Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 7, 2025) – iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks have been recalled because they may overheat and ignite, thereby posing a serious injury risk. The recall was issued on May 29, 2025. Around 27,500 units were sold prior…
WeHwupe Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Over Entrapment Hazard
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07 Jun 2025
WeHwupe Adult Portable Bed Rails (Model BRX-8002) Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death and for Violating Federal Regulations CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 7, 2025) – WeHwupe Adult Portable Bed Rails have been recalled because they can pose a serious risk of injury or death to users. The recall was issued on May 29,…
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Harrisburg Car Accident
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04 Jun 2025
Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Injured In Harrisburg Car Crash Near Ford Street and Frank Leberman Drive HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS (June 4, 2024) – A pedestrian was critically injured in a Harrisburg car accident near the intersection of Fourth Street and Frank Leberman Drive. Saline County officials are saying that the accident took place around 12:13 AM…
Forever Chemicals Discovered in Rockford-Area Water Systems
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04 Jun 2025
Local Residents Alarmed After Forever Chemicals Discovered in Rockford Water Systems ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2025) – Numerous Illinois communities have alerted local residents that forever chemicals were discovered in their water systems. Several communities received the notice about forever chemicals, including residents in Machesney Park, Freeport and Rockton. These chemicals have been linked to…
Man Critically Injured In Harvard Walmart Truck Accident
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03 Jun 2025
Investigation Underway After SUV Involved in Collision With Walmart Semi-Trailer By Route 173 and Crowley Road in Harvard, Illinois HARVARD, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2025) – A man was seriously injured in Harvard after his SUV was involved in a collision with a Walmart semi-truck by Route 133 and Crowley Road. McHenry County officials are saying…
Samson Isom Killed In Aurora Car Accident By Farnsworth Avenue and Summit Avenue
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03 Jun 2025
Samson Isom, 42, Died After Collision with GMC Work Van in Aurora While Walking Near Fog Line AURORA, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2025) – A 42-year-old pedestrian identified as Samson Isom has tragically died in an Aurora car accident at Farnsworth Avenue and Summit Avenue. Kane County officials are saying that the accident took place around…
William Schaub Accused of Grooming and Sexually Abusing Student
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02 Jun 2025
William Schaub, English and Theater Teacher at Nequa Valley High School, Charged With Grooming and Sexually Abusing Female Student NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2025) – A LaGrange teacher at Nequa Valley High School identified as William Schaub was arrested on charges of sexual abuse and grooming. School officials informed Naperville police that they received an…
Child Injured In Ottawa Semi-Truck Accident on West Norris Drive
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02 Jun 2025
Juvenile Riding Electric Bicycle Injured In Ottawa Semi-Truck Accident OTTAWA, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2025) – A child bicyclist was injured in Ottawa after being hit by a semi-truck on the 1500 block of W. Norris Drive. Ottawa Police Department officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:15 PM on Tuesday. A juvenile was…
Erik Porcayo-Ramirez, Rosalio Porcayo-Porcayo Killed In Kane County Truck Accident
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01 Jun 2025
Erik Porcayo-Ramirez, Rosalio Porcayo-Porcayo Died In Kane County Collision After Ford F150 Driver Attempted to Avoid Deer KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (June 1, 2025) – Two people identified as Erik Porcayo-Ramirez, Rosalio Porcayo-Porcayo have tragically died in a Kane County truck accident. Kane County officials are saying that the collision took place on Sunday night. A…