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Millions of cars recalled due to dangerous air bagsMay 18, 2013

Nearly 3.4 million vehicles are being recalled in the United States and abroad due to defective air bags that could send shrapnel flying into the interior of the car and injury drivers and passengers, CBS reported. Read more...

Woman dies in car crash with garbage truckMay 18, 2013

A 23-year-old woman from North Aurora died the morning of May 15 when her vehicle was struck by a garbage dump truck, the Kane County Chronicle reported. Read more...

Man dies when rear-ended by semi truck on KennedyMay 14, 2013

A man died in a vehicle collision involving a semi truck and two cars on the Kennedy Expressway the morning of May 13, The Chicago Tribune reported. Read more...

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Old water main causes sinkhole, one person injured
May 11, 2013

Woman found at bottom of trash chute in Gold Coast building
May 8, 2013

Court ruling will require Union Station to clean air, putting passengers at less risk of health problems
May 6, 2013

Millions of cars recalled due to dangerous air bags
May 18, 2013

FDA spreads awareness of foodborne illness
May 13, 2013

FDA medical device tracking regulations delayed, again
May 11, 2013

Bus crash in Texas causes two deaths, many injuries
April 12, 2013

Beach Park man dies in April 5 school bus crash
April 8, 2013

School bus rolls over, at least one fatality reported
April 5, 2013

Illinois road worker killed by bulldozer
September 24, 2012

Worker dies from chemical fire injuries
August 21, 2012