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2 semis overturned on I-80, prompting massive delays near Minooka, video shows
Highway I-80 was shutdown in the south suburbs on Thursday after two semis were involved in the crash.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash was first reported around 8:56 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of I-80 between River Road and the exit to highway I-55 in Minooka, Illinois.Chopper 7 was over the scene around 10 a.m. showing both semis had been overturned.A crash involving two semis prompted I-80 to be shut down in the south suburbs on Thursday morning.Two people were taken to an area hospital with injuries. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.I-80 eastbound was shut down for hours. Traffic was being diverted to I-55 northbound.The roadway reopened at around 1:50 p.m.
Elgin man cited after traffic crash injures three, including two transported via med-flight, in Sycamore Wednesday
Multiple injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident in Sycamore Wednesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department reports they were called to the accident at the intersection of Airport Road and Barber Greene Road at approximately 11:50. According to deputies, a Chevy HHR driven by 52-year-old Luis A. Armenta of...
Special Education Fundraiser In Streator Moved Indoors
A rainy forecast has changed the venue for an annual back-to-school fundraiser. Folks with L.E.A.S.E., or La Salle Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education, are hosting a “Back to School Bash” Thursday from 5 until 7 at the Streator Business Incubator on West Bridge Street. It's been moved from City Park because of wet weather.
Body found in water near Lockport Dam identified, officials say
The identity of a body that was found near the Lockport Dam in the south suburbs on Monday afternoon has been released.The man identified as 23-year-old Joseph M. Mora of Oak Forest, authorities said Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchLockport Township Fire District Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey said responders were sent the 2500-block of Channel Road just after 1 p.m. Monday for a body in the water at the Lockport Locks, which connect to the Des Plaines River.An autopsy was performed on Tuesday.A final cause and manner of Mora's death has not been determined as toxicology reports are pending, authorities said.Illinois State Police responded to the scene and was assisting with the investigation.Authorities did not immediately provide further information.
Chicago area driver and passenger critically injured in collision
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago area driver and passenger experienced life-threatening injuries after another driver ignored a stop sign. On August 14th, around 11:50 a.m., the driver of a white Chevy HHR collided with the victim’s grey Ford Focus when he swerved into the oncoming lane and ignored a stop sign at the intersection […]
Massive fire guts house in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- A giant fire gutted a home in Naperville Wednesday afternoon, leaving the roof collapsed and the frame charred.At 12:36 p.m., the Naperville Fire Department was called to a house on fire in the 700 block of Wildflower Circle. Firefighters found heavy smoke, and the side and roof engulfed in flames.The fire was also spreading to the neighboring house.The fire department started with a general alarm response with 10 pieces of equipment and 24 firefighters—including an incident commander and a safety officer. But a box alarm was later called for another five pieces of equipment and 21 firefighters after the severity of the fire was observed.Firefighters employed hose lines and aerial devices to put out the fire, which was deemed under control at 1:25 p.m. Fire companies remained at the scene for another hour afterward to ensure all hot spots were put out, the fire department said.The roof of the house and some of the siding collapsed.No one was hurt in the fire, and there was no information about the cause Wednesday afternoon.The damage estimate from the fire is $300,000, the fire department said.
First Female Judge In Will County Has Passed Away
The first female Associate Judge appointed to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Will County has died at the age of 75. Judge Kathleen Kallan is being remembered a trail blazer who was incredibly smart according to Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow. Read her obituary below. The Honorable Kathleen...
FBI: $10,000 reward offered after middle-aged man robs south suburban bank
LANSING, Ill. — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspected bank robber in the south suburbs. According to the FBI, they were alerted about a bank robbery that happened last Friday around 10:05 a.m. at the First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, found at […]
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking in her kitchen by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who is now charged with murder. She had called 911 to report a prowler. ...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
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