Car Accidents
A 53-year-old Chicago man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing personal injury after striking a Geneva Police officer in a hit-and-run accident. The 22-year-old officer had been performing a traffic stop in…
Reckless driving and other negligent behaviors behind the wheel causes thousands of auto accident injuries and deaths every year. In a recent case, a 60-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Decatur, Illinois. Police…
The harsh conditions of winter present unique driving challenges for motorists. Rain, snow and ice can make it more difficult for cars to safely navigate driving hazards that can arise on Illinois roads. While practices like…
Illinois law requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. If you get into a serious accident with an underinsured motorist, chances are they will not be able to properly compensate you for your injuries because they…
Winter conjures up images of softly falling snow, festive fun, and activities like ice skating and sledding. However, the season’s typically frigid temperatures can also create harsh road conditions. Driving in the winter presents a host…
A highway maintenance worker died after he was struck by a vehicle in Bureau County, Illinois. The driver was cited for a traffic violation. The collision occurred on westbound Interstate 80 around half a mile west…
Most pedestrians understand the risks they face when crossing intersections and walking on streets. However, sometimes a pedestrian can get hurt in an accident even after being cautious, following all traffic signals and using crosswalks. Pedestrian…
Traveling on busy roads and highways is unavoidable when living in a bustling city like Chicago. As one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country, Chicago sees thousands of deaths each year due to car…
A Chicago woman was arrested for causing a multi-vehicle auto accident while driving under the influence of drugs. She faces multiple charges for the collision in Riverside, Illinois. Police said Rashawna E. Beachem, 34, intentionally struck…
Driving in Illinois is limited to essential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. State officials have said that residents should stay home as much as possible and only venture out for essential reasons such as getting…