Archive for February 2012

• Amanda Phillips, 25, hurt when SUV wrecks off S.R. 37 near Laclede

• February 29, 2012
• Laclede, Illinois -- February 24, 2012 The Illinois State Police have reported that a 25-year-old woman from Farina suffered injuries after being involved in a single-vehicle crash ... Read

• Ashley Miller, 22, hospitalized after crashing vehicle on I-57 near Mt. Vernon

• February 29, 2012
• Mt. Vernon, Illinois -- February 24, 2012 The Illinois State Police report that a total of four people were taken to hospitals after a single-vehicle accident happened ... Read

• Stephanie Mattocks, 23, hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on I-57

• February 29, 2012
• Marion County, Illinois --- February 27, 2012 The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports that a Chicago woman was injured Monday morning when a single-vehicle accident happened on ... Read

• Herman Wiedemann Jr. killed in collision at U.S. 50 and Huey in Clinton County

• February 29, 2012
• Clinton County, Illinois -- February 19, 2012 The Clinton County Sheriff's Department reports that an elderly man lost his life Sunday following a collision at an area ... Read

• Avgary Kehias, 88, killed when pickup truck hits utility pole in Fayette County

• February 29, 2012
• Fayette County, Illinois -- February 26, 2012 The Illinois State Police say that an elderly man died Sunday morning when a single-vehicle crash occurred in Fayette County. According ... Read

• Passenger car and Amtrak train collide in Madison, causing one fatality

• February 29, 2012
• Madison, Illinois --- February 28, 2012 The Illinois State Police have reported the death of one person involved in a collision between an Amtrak train and a ... Read

• Semi hauling hogs hits pole and overturns in Marion County, some livestock killed

• February 29, 2012
• Marion County, Illinois --- February 28, 2012 The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports that some hogs died Tuesday morning when a semi crashed near Iuka. According to reports, ... Read

• Semi hauling ethanol overturns off Interstate 80 near Sheffield, crews respond

• February 29, 2012
• Sheffield, Illinois --- February 28, 2012 The Illinois State Police have not reported any serious injuries in connection with a Tuesday morning accident in Bureau County. According to ... Read

• Jeffrey Siergiej crashes vehicle into ditch near Nora, four hospitalized

• February 29, 2012
• Nora, Illinois -- February 25, 2012 The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department reports that four people suffered injuries after their involvement in a single-vehicle accident. According to reports, ... Read

• Maurice Land hospitalized after vehicle crashes into restaurant in Peoria

• February 28, 2012
• Peoria, Illinois --- February 24, 2012 The Peoria Police Department reports that a driver received multiple citations after a Friday accident left a restaurant building damaged. According to ... Read

• Truck hits utility pole in Loves Park, causing disruption for Friday traffic

• February 28, 2012
• Loves Park, Illinois --- February 24, 2012 The Loves Park Police Department has not reported any serious injuries in connection with a Friday afternoon accident on East ... Read

• Serious injuries for one person involved in Granite City accident

• February 28, 2012
• Granite City, Illinois --- February 27, 2012 The Granite City Police Department reports that a Monday evening accident left one person with serious injuries. According to reports, the ... Read

• Raymond Hedding, 24, killed after crashing snowmobile in Anna Page Park

• February 28, 2012
• Rockford, Illinois --- February 26, 2012 The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department reports that a man died Saturday when a snowmobile accident took place near Rockford. According to reports, ... Read

• Vehicle hits bridge support in Rockford, causing critical injuries for one

• February 28, 2012
• Rockford, Illinois --- February 25, 2012 The Rockford Police Department reports that at least one person suffered critical injuries when a single-vehicle crash happened near ... Read

• Rockford building damaged after being hit by snowplow, driver flees

• February 28, 2012
• Rockford, Illinois -- February 25, 2012 The Rockford Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which a building was hit by a snowplow. It took place ... Read

• Dustin Runkle, 24, critical after rollover wreck in Stephenson County

• February 28, 2012
• Stephenson County, Illinois --- February 25, 2012 The Stephenson County Sheriff's Department reports that two men were seriously hurt Saturday night when a single-vehicle crash occurred along ... Read

• Brenda Gutierrez and Thalia Arredondo, both 16, killed in wreck on S.R. 76

• February 27, 2012
• Boone County, Illinois -- February 24, 2012 The Boone County Sheriff's Department reports that two teenagers were killed Friday evening when an accident unfolded on State Route ... Read

• Rollover crash at Graham and Pleasant Valley injures two in Sangamon County

• February 27, 2012
• Sangamon County, Illinois --- February 25, 2012 The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office reports that two people were hurt after their involvement in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. According ... Read

• Female pedestrian killed when struck by vehicle on Kennedy Expressway in Chicago

• February 27, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 25, 2012 The Illinois State Police have reported that a fatal accident happened Saturday on the Kennedy Expressway. According to reports, the incident took ... Read

• Marquis Wadley, 21, cited after fight leads to crash in Chicago

• February 27, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 26, 2012 The Chicago Police Department reports that a 21-year-old man will appear in court after a Sunday morning crash caused serious injuries ... Read

• Ambulance en route to call crashes in Chicago, seriously injuring seven

• February 27, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 26, 2012 The Calumet City Police Department reports that seven people were hurt Sunday afternoon when an ambulance was involved in a collision ... Read

• Chicago police chase ends in crash near Rainbow Beach, officer suffers gunshot wound

• February 27, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 27, 2012 The Chicago Police Department reports that an officer suffered a gunshot wound after being involved in a pursuit Monday morning. According to ... Read

• Maria Padilla, 42, dies after car is rear-ended by minivan in Calumet City

• February 27, 2012
• Calumet City, Illinois --- February 26, 2012 The Calumet City Police Department reports that a fatal accident happened Sunday evening near the Cook County Forest Preserve. According to ... Read

• Rollover crash in Dolton causes death of 4-year-old Faith Williams

• February 27, 2012
• Dolton, Illinois --- February 25, 2012 The Dolton Police Department reports that a young child was killed when a two-vehicle crash took place Saturday morning. According to reports, ... Read

• Semi driver David Snell, 56, loses belongings after loose mattress causes fire

• February 27, 2012
• Fairview Heights, Illinois --- February 26, 2012 The Illinois State Police have reported that a vehicle fire occurred Sunday afternoon on Interstate 64 in the vicinity of ... Read

• Woman killed after crashing into barricade on East Road in Streator

• February 27, 2012
• Streator, Illinois --- February 25, 2012 The Livingston County Sheriff's Department reports that a local woman was killed Saturday morning when a single-vehicle crash took place in ... Read

• Travas Walker arrested after Salem police chase ends with crash near Schwartz Street

• February 24, 2012
• Salem, Illinois --- February 17, 2012 The Salem Police Department reports that one person involved in a Friday night police pursuit was apprehended, while a second individual ... Read

• Jason Bayles, 33, charged after leading police on high-speed chase through Marion County

• February 24, 2012
• Marion County, Illinois --- February 18, 2012 The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports that a 33-year-old man faces charges after his involvement in a police pursuit that ... Read

• Richard Walker unhurt after semi catches fire while traveling on I-57 near Salem

• February 24, 2012
• Salem, Illinois --- February 22, 2012 The Salem Police Department reports that a vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning, necessitating a response from the fire department and causing ... Read

• Mona Wiedemer hurt when attempted pass leads to Marion County crash

• February 24, 2012
• Marion County, Illinois --- February 17, 2012 The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports that an elderly woman was hospitalized Friday after being involved in a crash on ... Read

• Terry Church, 44, hospitalized after crashing off Prairie Road near Salem

• February 24, 2012
• Alma, Illinois --- February 20, 2012 The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports that an East Seneff man was injured Monday afternoon when a single-vehicle accident happened near ... Read

• Matthew Armer and Saddie Hannebohn both hurt during crash near Flora

• February 24, 2012
• Flora, Illinois --- February 23, 2012 The Clay County Sheriff's Department reports that two people were hurt when a collision took place at an area intersection. According to ... Read

• Woman pulled from fiery crash on Interstate 294 Friday morning

• February 24, 2012
• East Hazel Crest, Illinois --- February 24, 2012 The Illinois State Police report that a single-vehicle accident happened early Friday morning on Interstate 294 as snow fell ... Read

• Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews crashes Mercedes into support beam

• February 24, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois -- February 23, 2012 The Chicago Police Department has reported no serious injuries for Jonathan Toews after the captain of the  ... Read

• Police pursuit in Chicago ends with crash near 83rd and Dan Ryan

• February 24, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 13, 2012 The Chicago Police Department reports that an attempted traffic stop prompted a pursuit through the city early Monday morning. According to reports, ... Read

• Multi-vehicle accident at 47th and Dan Ryan leaves two dead in Chicago

• February 24, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 23, 2012 The Chicago Police Department reports that two people were killed Thursday night when several vehicles were involved in a crash on ... Read

• Jennifer Kearns, 19, killed during single-vehicle crash in McHenry County

• February 23, 2012
• McHenry County, Illinois --- February 23, 2012 The Illinois State Police report that a 19-year-old woman from Huntley died after being involved in a Wednesday evening crash ... Read

• Stephen Earp, 45, hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on S.R. 250 in Noble

• February 23, 2012
• Noble, Illinois --- February 21, 2012 The Illinois State Police report that a 45-year-old man suffered injuries when he crashed his vehicle off State Route 250 near ... Read

• Driver, passenger both hurt when minivan hits library in Schaumburg

• February 23, 2012
• Schaumburg, Illinois --- February 21, 2012 The Schaumburg Police Department reports that two people were hurt Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle struck a building. According to reports, the ... Read

• Niles police officers among the injured in crash at Washington and Churchhill

• February 23, 2012
• Niles, Illinois --- February 20, 2012 The Niles Police Department reports that two officers were hurt Monday evening when an accident occurred at an area intersection. According to ... Read

• Christopher Bogucki, 19, killed after being hit by car in Elk Grove Village

• February 23, 2012
• Elk Grove Village, Illinois --- February 23, 2012 The Elk Grove Village Police Department reports that a 19-year-old man died Wednesday after being hit by a car. According ... Read

• Taxis collide on Michigan Avenue, sending three to Northwestern Memorial Hospital

• February 23, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 21, 2012 The Chicago Police Department reports that a Tuesday afternoon accident involving multiple taxis left three people with injuries. According to reports, the ... Read

• Scrap metal strewn across Stevenson Expressway after Thursday morning semi crash

• February 23, 2012
• Chicago, Illinois --- February 23, 2012 The Chicago Police Department reports that a semi accident left metal debris all over the Stevenson Expressway Thursday morning. According to reports, ... Read

• Vehicle and train collide in Farrington, leaving two dead and injuring three

• February 23, 2012
• Farrington, Illinois --- February 22, 2012 The Clark County Sheriff's Department reports that a fatal accident happened Wednesday in Farrington. According to reports, the incident involved a collision ... Read

• Vehicle rolls at Polo and Thome in Rock Falls, four teens hospitalized

• February 22, 2012
• Rock Falls, Illinois - January 31, 2012 The Whiteside County Sheriff's Department reports that four teenagers were injured Tuesday night when a single-vehicle crash happened in Rock ... Read

• Headstones damaged when Jennifer Leesman crashes car into Sterling cemetery

• February 22, 2012
• Sterling, Illinois - February 1, 2012 The Sterling Police Department reports that a 29-year-old woman received at least one citation after she crashed her vehicle into Riverside ... Read

• Injuries unknown when vehicle hits house on North Mill Street in Pontiac

• February 22, 2012
• Pontiac, Illinois - February 19, 2012 The Pontiac Police Department reports that a local residence was damaged Sunday night when an out-of-control vehicle left the roadway. According to ... Read

• Zachary Olander, 21, charged after hit-and-run crash in Buffalo Grove

• February 22, 2012
• Buffalo Grove, Illinois -- February 16, 2012 The Buffalo Grove Police Department reports that a 21-year-old man was charged after a hit-and-run incident took place on Thursday. According ... Read

• Collision on Kentville Road in Kewanee sends three to the hospital

• February 22, 2012
• Kewanee, Illinois --- February 11, 2012 The Bureau County Sheriff's Department reports that three people were hurt Saturday night when a collision occurred near Kewanee. According to reports, ... Read

• Pamela Kuper and Beth Bell hurt after crash at Stephenson County intersection

• February 22, 2012
• Stephenson County, Illinois --- February 18, 2012 A two-vehicle crash happened Saturday at an area intersection, according to reports from the Stephenson County Sheriff's Department. Police say the ... Read