Driving Under The Influence
Robbins Police Chief Facing New Drunk Driving Charges
The 66-year old police chief of south suburban Robbins failed a field sobriety test and a Breathalyzer last weekend when he was arrested for drunk driving, according to police in Midlothian.
Drunk Driver Rear-Ends Semi On I-80 On Her 34th Birthday
A 34-year-old Hammond, Ind. woman — who police say had a blood-alcohol level 2 1/2 times over the legal limit — ended her 34th birthday celebration early Saturday by totaling her car when she rear-ended a semi on I-80 outside of Gary.
U Of I Student From Lake In The Hills Killed In Hit-And-Run In Urbana
A University of Illinois student from north suburban Lake In The Hills was killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Urbana overnight.
Police: Drunk Driver Hit Squad Car While Trying To Escape Gunshots In Montgomery
A Montgomery police officer was hurt early Saturday morning, as a party broke up when shots were fired.
Four Hurt In Elgin Pin-In Crash
An 18-year-old man faces two felony counts of driving under the influence after he crashed a pickup truck into a sports-utility vehicle early Sunday in northwest suburban Elgin, authorities said.
Police: Charges In Highland Park Girl’s Death Could Be Upgraded
While the mayor of Highland Park has expressed frustration with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office’s handling of the fatal crash that caused the death of a 5-year-old girl, authorities continue to investigate the accident, David Schwarz, the city’s deputy police chief, said Thursday.
Woman Charged With DUI In Fatal Crash In Englewood
A 28-year-old woman has been charged with drunk driving in a crash that killed a young mother in the Englewood neighborhood on Friday.
Person Killed In I-57 Crash Near Calumet Park
A person was killed early Sunday in a fiery crash on I-57 near southwest suburban Calumet Park, State Police said.
Driver In Fatal NW Suburban Crash Charged With DUI
The 19-year-old driver of a car that crashed into a tree in northwest suburban Cary early Saturday has been charged with driving under of the influence of alcohol.
Drunk Driver Goes 11 Miles In Wrong Direction On Edens
A 24-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving early Thursday morning after driving 11 miles in the wrong direction on the Edens Expressway through Chicago and the northern suburbs.
Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Ambulance
A 37-year-old man is in police custody Sunday morning after he crashed an ambulance he allegedly stole from a hospital in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Car Lodged Under Semi On Eisenhower
A motorist whose car became lodged beneath a semi truck and was dragged for 200 feet down the Eisenhower Expressway early Monday morning has been charged with driving under the influence.
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