8 Injured In South Side Chicago Van Accident

8 Injured, 3 In Critical Condition In South Side Chicago Car Accident Involving Ford Van and Chevy Impala on South Cottage Grove CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2024) – At least 8 people were hospitalized in a South Side Chicago transport van collision on South Cottage Grove. Cook County officials are saying that the collision took…

10th Death Reported From Listeria Outbreak Involving Boar’s Head Deli Meat

Deaths Reported In New York, South Carolina, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee and New Mexico Following Listeria Outbreak From Boar’s Head Deli Meat CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) – At least 10 people have died in a Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak that has impacted at least 19 states so far. At least…

Millikin University Student Injured In Decatur Car Accident

Investigation Underway After Millikin University Student Injured In Decatur Pedestrian Accident Along West Main Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2024) – An 18-year-old Millikin University student was injured in a Decatur pedestrian accident along West Main Street. Decatur Police Department officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The student…

Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Over Fire Hazard

Polaris Issues Recall For Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Over Serious Fire Hazard For Riders and Passengers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2024) – Polaris has issued a recall for numerous models of its Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles because they can pose a fire hazard. The recall was issued on September 19, 2024. Model numbers involved in the recall…

Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Over Entrapment Hazard

Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails By Inforce Recalled Due To Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2024) – Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails by Inforce were recalled because they can pose a serious entrapment and asphyxia hazard to users. The recall was issued on September 19, 2024. Around 1,170 of the bed rails…

Two Injured In Mundelein School Bus Accident

Investigation Underway After Multiple People Injured In Mundelein School Bus Accident By Erhart Road and Fremont Center Road MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2024) – At least two people were injured in a Mundelein school bus accident by the intersection of Erhart Road and Fremont Center Road. Lake County officials are saying that the incident took…

Most Of Rialto Square Theatre Building Closed Over Asbestos Concerns

Most of Rialto Square Theatre Building In Joliet Closed To Remove Asbestos After Concerns From The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency JOLIET, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2024) – Nearly all of the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet has been closed in order to remove asbestos. Initially, the theater was closed last month in order to remove asbestos….

Pedestrian Riding Scooter Injured In Urbana Bus Accident

Investigation Underway After Scooter Rider Injured In Urbana MTD Bus Accident By Goodwin Avenue and Nevada Street URBANA, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2024) – A pedestrian riding a scooter was injured in an Urbana MTD bus accident by the intersection of Goodwin Avenue and Nevada Street. Champaign County officials are saying that the incident took place…

Caframo Cabinet Heaters Recalled Over Electrocution Hazard

Caframo Cabinet Heaters By Caframo Limited Recalled Over Concerns They May Pose Electrocution Hazard CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2024) – Caframo Cabinet Heaters by Caframo Limited were recalled because they may inadvertently electrocute users. The heaters were called on September 19, 2024. Around 2,140 units were sold, including 200 units sold in Canada. The problem…

Motorcyclist Injured In Decatur Car Accident by Division and Martin Luther King

Investigation Underway After Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Decatur Car Accident By Martin Luther King and Division DECATUR, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Decatur car accident by the intersection of Division and Martin Luther King. Decatur police are saying that the collision took place around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday….