A new law that took effect on January 1st will ban convicted sex offenders in Illinois from attending or participating in holiday events that are likely to involve young children. In the future, sex offenders will no longer be able to hand out Halloween candy, dress up as Santa Claus,…
A recent school bus crash on Interstate 94 near Deerfield allegedly left 20 middle school children hurt. According to Sergeant Tim Moore of the Illinois State Police, the accident occurred after one of nine eastbound school buses traveling from Lake Villa to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont was struck from…
Several new Illinois traffic laws that are reportedly aimed at increasing safety are slated to take effect in 2013. Although some of the new laws simply amend those previously passed, others are completely new. Staring January 1st, law enforcement officers will be required to request a chemical test for any…
New Year’s Day is rapidly approaching. It is also reportedly the most dangerous time to be in a vehicle anywhere in the nation. Likely as a result of New Year’s Eve festivities, more people are purportedly killed in alcohol-related accidents on the first day of the year than any other.…
As the winter season officially begins, Chicago area residents are likely to be faced with an increasing number of slippery conditions due to icy sidewalks and other potential weather-related fall hazards. Unfortunately, slips and falls can leave victims with serious and painful long-term injuries. Still, some simple and easy steps…
The Lockport Township was recently forced to come to grips with the second death of a 16-year-old high school student in less than three months. According to the Will County Coroner’s Office, a 16-year-old cheerleader and honors student was killed when the automobile she was driving was involved in a…
In late November, a 37-year-old cleaning contractor died after he fell into a 50-foot chemical tank in Wheeling. The Phoenix Industrial Cleaning foreman reportedly fell and landed on his head while cleaning a 6,000 gallon tank at Sunnyside Corporation. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated the Cicero man died…
Throughout the holiday season, Americans are regularly cautioned against imbibing too much at holiday parties and driving home impaired. Unfortunately, other safety hazards are also more common in the fall. According to data recently compiled by State Farm Insurance, more grease and cooking fires occur in the United States on…
Although all vehicles manufactured or sold in the United States must meet rigorous federal safety standards, the occupants of some motor vehicle models are reportedly more likely to be injured in a car accident than others. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, some automobiles tend to protect passengers better…
A 56-year-old Orland Park man recently settled a brain injury lawsuit for a record $5.1 million. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning worker was reportedly hurt in a March 2005 accident when a forklift operator working three stories above the man accidentally dropped building materials on him at a Chicago…