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Deadly crash involving motorcycle snags I-90 near Elgin
Traffic was diverted from the scene at Randall Road.
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Traffic was diverted from the scene at Randall Road.
Illinois State Police said a driver slammed into the toll plaza on the Barrington Road exit ramp in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 around 4:30 a.m.
Flammable items such as fuel were in the trailer, prompting a hazmat response for the fire.
A pickup truck and trailer from a concrete company caught fire near the Barrington Road exit. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90.
Three people were also injured in the four-vehicle crash in Schaumburg. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The eastbound lanes of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway are blocked near the scene in Schaumburg.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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The McHenry County Coroner's office confirmed a blood alcohol level of .164 was found in the system of 22-year-old Jennifer Fernandez – who was herself killed in the crash.
Tom Dobosz, who was driving at the time, was airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center – where he was initially reported in serious condition but did not make it.
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The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
The crash was under investigation Monday afternoon.
Illinois State Police said the bus and another vehicle collided just before 3 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Busse Road, near Elk Grove Village.
The car was partially submerged, and the woman was rescued. She was not injured.
A violent crash caused major traffic issues Thursday night in Schaumburg.
A severe traffic crash shut down the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Schaumburg late Sunday.
Snowy and icy roads were causing accidents around the Chicago area Monday evening, and prompted police in some areas to shut down streets.
Snowy conditions were blamed for an accident involving a Pace Bus on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Rosemont late Monday afternoon.
A driver was injured when a Jeep rolled over and plunged into a retention pond Tuesday morning on a Jane Addams Memorial Tollway ramp in northwest suburban Rosemont.
A 3-year-old boy was killed and three other people were injured in a crash Thursday morning on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near northwest suburban Huntley.
The underage limo driver involved in a crash that left one passenger dead and five others injured last year on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near Hoffman Estates won't serve any jail time.
The crash, which involved a van and a tow truck, happened on westbound I-90 at mile post 63.5 about 12:53 a.m., according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
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Four businesses were hit in one night.
Valparaiso officers said an alarm went off at Kay Jewelers on Laporte Avenue just before 10:00.
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The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
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Police reported a suspect was barricaded at the scene after the shooting, and asked that anyone living in close proximity stay inside for safety.
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There was a tree trimmer truck on the scene—it was not clear whether the truck was involved.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
Valparaiso officers said an alarm went off at Kay Jewelers on Laporte Avenue just before 10:00.
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
More than 800 people were killed when the massive passenger ship rolled over on the Chicago River in 1915.
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Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
Just after 4:45 p.m., officers were seen running at the scene. It was not known if the suspected shooter ran off or was apprehended.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.