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Metra Train Wreck in Barlett

Two people have been injured in Bartlett due to a train wreck that occurred October 21, 2013. Around 3:30 p.m., a semi truck was carrying a load of vehicles when the Metra Milwaukee District West Line train collided into it.  Several of the vehicles that were loaded on the truck fell out and damaged several parked cars that were in the Metra parking lot. Mike McGuigan is the Police Commander for Bartlett.  He states, Were really lucky no one was...

New Speed Cameras Go Into Enforcement Mode

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Next time you think no ones watching you speed, think again. Chicago has now officially launched its new speed camera system. As the weeks go by, more speed cameras will have their grace periods expire, and will transition into Enforcement Mode where real tickets will be given for speed violations. According to Chicagos Department of Transportation Commissioner, Gabe Klein, the year-end goal is to have 20 of these speed cameras in operation. Bill McCaffrey says differently. His estimated quota is...

Three Fighterfighters Injured In South Emerald Ave Fire

A fire occurred over the weekend in Chicagos Englewood neighborhood, which is located on the south side.  Three firefighters were injured while working on the fire. This all happened around 5:30 a.m. On Saturday morning. The house that the fire started in was located on the 6700 block of South Emerald Avenue. It began in the basement of the 1½ story home. Although the cause of the fire remains a mystery as of yet, we do know that one other...

Antibiotics Being Overprescribed

There have been repeated warnings that antibiotics usually don’t do the trick when it comes to most sore throats and bronchitis.  Yet, researchers have found that for over a decade doctors have kept prescribing antibiotics for these cases. It has been shown that the rate of these prescriptions have only dropped about 10%, possibly less, since the 90’s.  They are still being given to sore-throat patients at 60% of primary-care and emergency rooms. Antibiotics should only be used when they...

Two Fatal Crashes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sadly, fatal crashes happen every day.  They are never intentional, but no matter how careful we are, the world is full of accidents that can never be expected. Here are just two examples that have happened within one week on Illinois roadways. Sunday, between 2 and 3 a.m., an eighteen year old woman was in a 1999 Infiniti sedan, along with three others. Their driver ran a red light at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and 63rd Street, and was...

Three Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Victims

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three pedestrians were injured in various hit-and-run accidents that occurred Tuesday night. In one incident, a red Pontiac Grand Prix hit a pedestrian man who was using a crosswalk to get to the other side of Fullerton Avenue. The driver did not stop, showing no concern for his victim. The man, who remains unidentified, is in his 30s. He was taken to Illinois Masonic and is in serious condition. Later that evening, around 7:30, a 17-year old female was also...

Filing for Workers Compensation in Illinois

Each state is different, so in case youre new to Illinois, here is a bit on advice the workers compensation process in our state. This might also be helpful for you if youve never filed before and just need some guidance. Illinois allows your on-the-job injury to be reported for up to 45 days after the incident occurred.  If you take action after the 45 day window, you risk losing your rights to the compensation benefits.  This is why its...

Injuries That Police Officers Can Suffer From In The Line Of Duty

In protecting the rest of us, police officers are required to place themselves into dangerous situations on a regular basis. As such, the unfortunate reality is that police officers, at some time or another, will likely suffer injuries related to their work. You may think that your Department will "take care of you" in the event of an injury, and that it is unnecessary for you to consult with an attorney. Relying on your municipality to "do the right thing,"...

Accident Caused Four Fatalities, Plus Four More Injured

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A silver 2003 Ford Explorer SUV was carrying eight people on Interstate 290. At around 6:15 a.m., the vehicle veered off the road and flipped down the wooded embankment, causing seven of the riders to be ejected.  The other, who was wearing her seatbelt, was trapped under the SUV. Four of these people did not survive the car accident, all of which happened to be women.  The other four (one women, three men) were taken to various nearby hospitals.  One...