Multi-Vehicle Crash in Downtown Chicago Injures at Least Six
At least six people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Downtown Chicago, including two pedestrians. Five vehicles were involved in the accident, which occurred on State Street. [...]
Former Sterigenics Employee Says Plant Leaked Cancer-Causing Gas
A former employee at Sterigenics, a local company accused of emitting the carcinogenic chemical ethylene oxide, has spoken to CBS 2 News about how ethylene oxide gas would leak during plant [...]
GWC Obtains $1.3 Million for Infant’s Fatal Bowel Obstruction
GWC’s Jason M. Kroot and Geoffrey E. Jacobs have obtained a $1.3 million settlement for the family of an infant who died as a result of a bowel obstruction. The firm’s medical [...]
Sterigenics Plant in Willowbrook Shut Down Over Cancer Threat
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has shut down the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook. The shutdown follows recent testing in the area that shows the “highest levels” to date of [...]
Illinois Lawmakers Send Letter About Sterigenics to EPA Administrator
Two Illinois senators and four Illinois congressmen have sent a letter to Andrew Wheeler, the Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The letter demanded he “take [...]
Sterigenics Allegedly Tried to Hide Cancer-Causing Emissions
A new report claims Sterigenics used secret sites to hide potential cancer-causing emissions. The Willowbrook company also may have dumped dangerous chemicals into the sewer system. Sterigenics [...]
Snow Plow Accident Kills Man Clearing Driveway in Libertyville
A snow plow reportedly owned by the Village of Libertyville struck and killed a man clearing snow from his driveway. While the cause of the fatal snow plow accident remains uncertain, the tragic [...]