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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…
Continue ReadingWe 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…
Continue ReadingRecently, 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…
Continue ReadingTwo 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…
Continue ReadingChicago 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…
Continue ReadingOn 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…
Continue ReadingA 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…
Continue ReadingA 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…
Continue ReadingThe 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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