Traffic accidents on the rise in state, to almost 800 a day – Chicago Tribune
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Traffic accidents on the rise in state, to almost 800 a day
Chicago Tribune Crashes involving motor vehicles in Illinois increased 4 percent in 2013, with an average of 782 accidents per day statewide and a total of nearly 1,000 roadway deaths — the highest since 2008 — according to records obtained by the Tribune. Some … |
4-year-old boy’s death in 2013 ruled an accident – Columbus Dispatch
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4-year-old boy’s death in 2013 ruled an accident
Columbus Dispatch The foster parents of a 4-year-old boy knew of his propensity to fuss and remove his booster-seat belt while the car was moving. On Nov. 9, 2013, while his family returned to Morrow County from Columbus, the danger became tragically evident. Marquell … |
Weeks after accident, Iditarod musher Hendrickson races forward – Alaska Dispatch
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Weeks after accident, Iditarod musher Hendrickson races forward
Alaska Dispatch Since the accident, Hendrickson has had limited interaction with her dogs, only able to see them one at a time in what she calls “visiting sessions.” While the accident didn’t require surgery, she has to wear a removable torso cast she calls her … |
State Rep. Marty Moylan forms panel to address O’Hare noise – Chicago Daily Herald
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State Rep. Marty Moylan forms panel to address O’Hare noise
Chicago Daily Herald Illinois Tollway officials say they expect nearly 17.6 million vehicles to use the northern Illinois interstate system during the next two weeks. … Insurance companies and local police report more accidents take place in mall parking lots this time … |
State Rep. Marty Moylan forms panel to address O’Hare noise – Chicago Daily Herald
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State Rep. Marty Moylan forms panel to address O’Hare noise
Chicago Daily Herald Illinois Tollway officials say they expect nearly 17.6 million vehicles to use the northern Illinois interstate system during the next two weeks. … Insurance companies and local police report more accidents take place in mall parking lots this time … |
Police Employee Dies After Hit-and-Run Accident, See Photo of Suspect’s Van – FOX40
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Police Employee Dies After Hit-and-Run Accident, See Photo of Suspect’s Van
FOX40 Pendergrass was 70 years old, and after retiring from the force, helped out part-time with background investigations at the station. He also has a son at the Stockton Police Department. Anyone with information about the accident, or the location of the … Stockton Police Remember Retired Hit-And-Run Investigator Killed In Hit-And …CBS Local |
Fatal Mass Pike accident causes 12-mile backup – WSHM-TV
Fatal Mass Pike accident causes 12-mile backupWSHM-TVTimothy Alben said one person has died as a result of the accident and another person is in critical condition at an area hospital. All westbound lanes were reopened as of 5:30 p.m., but Alben said i…
Record travel expected – Beloit Daily News
Beloit Daily NewsRecord travel expectedBeloit Daily NewsTwo people died last year in separate accidents in Illinois on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and both accidents involved drivers who were drinking, the department said. There have been 38 fatal…
Reader comments closed for the holidays – The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)
Reader comments closed for the holidaysThe Capitol Fax Blog (blog)Crash toll is rising in Illinois. In Chicago, 130 people died in traffic accidents last year. fw.to/MyaJTJB @jhilkevitch … Did your favorite show make this list of the Top 19 Most Popu…
Railroads seek one-person crews for freight trains – Chippewa Herald
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Railroads seek one-person crews for freight trains
Chippewa Herald Labor groups and regulators argue single-person crews, even with the new braking system called “positive train control,” would make trains more prone to accidents. “We’re transporting chlorine through your town in the middle of the night completely … Railroads seek permission to put a single person in charge of miles-long …Billings Gazette Railroad industry questions need for conductorsThe Spokesman Review |
