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Chicago named one of the worst U.S. cities to drive in

Chicago Named One of the Worst U.S. Cities to Drive In

December 15, 2022

Drivers are back on the roads in full force amid the easing of work-from-home policies and pandemic-related closures. American drivers, however, are struggling with high gas prices and arduous daily commutes. With more vehicles on the…

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What Are The Safest and Deadliest Ways to Travel in Chicago?

What Are The Safest and Deadliest Ways to Travel in Chicago?

December 13, 2022

We use a variety of ways to get around, whether it is commuting to work by train, taking a flight to go on vacation, or driving a car to run errands. Our ways of traveling have…

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Fatal Chicago Rear-End Accident Claims Rideshare Passenger’s Life

Fatal Chicago Rear-End Accident Claims Rideshare Passenger’s Life

December 10, 2021

Recently, one man was killed, and another person was seriously hurt in a Chicago car accident. According to a recent news report, the accident occurred on the 1500-block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. A rideshare driver…

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Recent car accident on Chicago’s South Side claims two lives, injures four others

Recent car accident on Chicago’s South Side claims two lives, injures four others

December 7, 2021

Recently, two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a Chicago car accident in the Avalon Park neighborhood. According to a recent news report, the collision occurred at around 11:30 p.m. on Halloween. A…

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Two dogs attack again after prior bite incidents in Chicago suburb

Two dogs attack again after prior bite incidents in Chicago suburb

October 22, 2021

Two dogs who had previously bitten multiple people in suburban Chicago were euthanized after being accused of a third attack. Police said the latest dog bite incident occurred in Elmwood Park, Illinois. A pit bull and…

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Chicago ranks second among U.S. cities for most dog attacks on mail carriers

Chicago ranks second among U.S. cities for most dog attacks on mail carriers

September 21, 2021

Chicago has long had a dog bite problem, and recent data highlights the need for better dog attack prevention. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released numbers on dog attacks against postal workers as part of National…

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Chicago Crash Leaves Two Dead

April 30, 2021

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a two vehicle collision in Chicago’s South Side that resulted in multiple injuries and two deaths. Authorities believe speeding was a factor in the fatal car…

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Owner of unleashed dog walks off after attack on woman’s dachshund

Owner of unleashed dog walks off after attack on woman’s dachshund

April 23, 2021

A woman spent hundreds of dollars on veterinary bills after her miniature dachshund suffered serious injuries in an attack by an unleashed dog in Chicago, Illinois. The dog’s owner left without providing her with his contact…

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Owner shoots dogs after they attack teen girl on South Side

Owner shoots dogs after they attack teen girl on South Side

April 13, 2021

A 13-year-old girl who was taking out the trash suffered injuries after being bitten by a neighbor’s dogs on the South Side of Chicago. The dogs’ owner fatally shot one of the canines.   The girl…

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Chicago bicyclist struck by car in fatal accident

Chicago bicyclist struck by car in fatal accident

January 26, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a drop in traffic, accompanied by an increase in pedestrians and bicyclists heading outdoors for socially distanced fresh air and exercise. Unfortunately, the empty roads have led to a rise…

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