Multiple Injured In Tazewell Garbage Truck Accident on Illinois Route 29

Garbage Truck Driver Didn’t Put Lift Down Before Colliding With Bridge by Illinois Route 29 and Veterans Drive in Pekin Within Tazewell County PEKIN, ILLINOIS (December 30, 2024) – A garbage truck was involved in a collision with an SUV in Tazewell near the intersection of Illinois Route 29 and Veterans Drive. Tazewell County officials…

Pedestrian Injured In Champaign MTD Bus Accident

MTD Bus Driver Cited After Hitting Pedestrian In Champaign Near Wright Street and University Avenue CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS (December 30, 2024) – A pedestrian was injured in a Champaign MTD bus accident by Wright Street and University Avenue. Champaign County officials are saying that the incident took place around 6:30 p.m. on Monday. A pedestrian was…

Waterloo Pilot Injured In Monroe County Plane Crash

Investigation Underway After Small Plane Crash in Monroe County Seriously Injured 71-Year-Old Pilot MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2024) – A 71-year-old pilot from Waterloo was critically injured in a Monroe County plane crash in a field off of Dd Road. Monroe County officials are saying that the accident took place on Sunday. A small…

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Sold In Illinois May Have Been Contaminated

Black Mold-Like Substance Came Into Contact With Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Products Prior to Warning Letter From The Food and Drug Administration CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2024) – A number of Illinois customers of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste have noticed a strange taste or smell with the product. In fact, the company has received 400 complaints…

High Bay LED Light Fixtures Recalled Over Fire Hazard

NetZero USA Recalled High Bay LED Light Fixtures Because They Can Pose Serious Fire Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 27, 2024) – NetZero USA has issued a recall for its High Bay LED Light Fixtures because they can malfunction and cause a fire. The recall was issued on December 05, 2024. Around 16,000 affected units were…

Redfield 12 Gun and 18 Gun Fireproof Safes Recalled Over Injured Hazard

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalled Redfield 12 Gun and 18 Gun Fireproof Safes Because Locking Plates May Fail CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 28, 2024) – Academy Sports + Outdoors has issued a recall for Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes due to injury hazard. The recall was issued on December 5, 2025. Around 6,100 affected units…

HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Recalled Over Fire Hazard

HTRC C240 Battery Chargers, Manufactured by Shenzhen Haitan Technology Co., Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 28, 2024) – HTRC C240 Battery Chargers have been recalled because they can pose a serious fire and burn hazard to consumers. The recall was issued on December 12, 2024. Around 34,600 affected units were…

Yoto Mini Speakers Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazard

Yoto Reannounced Recall for Yoto Mini Speakers Over Burn Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 27, 2024) – Yoto Mini Speakers for children have been recalled because they can pose a fire and burn hazard. The recall notice was issued on December 12. Over 250,000 units were sold to the public before the recall. According to the…

Two Uber Riders Injured In Englewood, Chicago Shooting

Investigation Underway After Two Uber Passengers Shot on Dan Ryan Expressway in Englewood, Chicago CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 27, 2024) – Two Uber passengers were injured after being shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Englewood, Chicago. Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Friday. A driver picked up…

Charmast Power Banks Recalled Over Fire Hazard

Charmast Power Banks, Sold Exclusively on Amazon, Recalled Because They Can Catch Fire While Recharging CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 27, 2024) – Charmast Power Banks were recalled due to the risk that they can overheat and ignite while recharging. The recall was issued on December 19, 2024. Around 488,000 units were sold. If you look on…