When Tragedy Forces Change: The Portillo’s Crash and a Turning Point for Business Safety in Illinois
On July 30, 2025, a devastating crash at a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego, Illinois forever altered the lives of dozens of families. A vehicle drove through the restaurant’s front entrance, killing a 2-year-old child and injuring more than a dozen patrons. GWC Injury Lawyers is honored to represent multiple victims of this incident, including the family of the young boy whose life was tragically cut short. While officials initially described the incident as a “tragic accident,” early investigation tells a...