CHICAGO, Illi. (DDN) – With a population of around 2.7 million as of 2025, Chicago, Illinois, has a sizable senior citizen population. Given that many seniors continue to drive, it is essential for their safety, independence, and legal compliance to comprehend the license renewal procedure. The requirements for older drivers, locations, charges, and useful services to...
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SUV Crashes Into Ditch After Drunk Dad Forces 11-Year-Old to Drive Car in Bloomington; Arrested
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (DDN) – Police in Bloomington reported that a man under the influence instructed his 11-year-old son to take them home from school. Jarvis Canada, 34, faces charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a minor, which is classified as a Level 6 felony. He is also charged with operating a vehicle...
66-Year-Old Driver Exits Through Window in Viroqua After Truck Rolls in Wisconsin Crash
VIROQUA, Wis. (DDN) – In the event that they were unable to maintain control of their vehicle as it rolled and flipped over onto its side, a Wisconsin driver who was 66 years old escaped through a window on the passenger side. After receiving a report of a crash involving a single car that took...
Over 130 Drivers Stopped for Failing to Yield to ‘Heart’ Officer in Crosswalk in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (DDN) – The police officer, dressed in a giant red heart costume, stood out when crossing the street, but more than 130 automobiles were hauled over for failing to stop for him in a marked crosswalk. It was part of a safety campaign urging cars to pay closer attention to pedestrians. According...
Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-85 in Durham, Driver Hospitalized amid Dangerous NC Road Conditions
DURHAM, N.C. (DDN) – A truck driver is currently in recovery at the hospital following an incident where a tractor-trailer overturned on I-85 South in Durham on Wednesday night, according to police reports. A single-vehicle accident involving a semi resulted in the closure of I-85 South for several hours, as reported by the North Carolina...
100 MPH Chase Ends in Arrest in Brevard County; Florida Man Hit with Charges
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla.. (DDN) – A man was detained after being caught driving around 100 mph before leading authorities on a chase that ended on Kennedy Space Center property, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stated they were conducting traffic enforcement near State Road 528 and State Road 401 when they noticed a...
Woman Killed in Crash on I-75 After Losing Control and Getting Dragged for About 800 feet on Road in Michigan
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – A woman lost her life in a crash on I-75 close to Woodward Heights Boulevard early Thursday morning. On February 20, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., a woman driving a Jeep Compass on northbound I-75 lost control of her vehicle. As a result, she began to spin into the path of...
Texas Man Wanted for Assaulting 7-Year-Old Girl Added to Most Wanted List
HOUSTON, Tex. (DDN) – The man suspected of attacking a 7-year-old girl on her way home from school last month in the Woodland Heights area has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Carlos Jose Ayala Morales, 43, has been added to the list by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)....
Stolen SUV Crashes in Fair Haven; Two 16-Year-Olds Apprehended by Police after Chase
NEW HAVEN, Conne. (DDN) – Authorities captured two teenagers following reports of them fleeing from a crashed, stolen car on Tuesday morning. Authorities initially spotted the car operating erratically in the Hill area at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a statement from the department released on Wednesday. Authorities from the Criminal Intelligence Unit...
Illinois Bill Proposes Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners After 30 Years; Mixed Reaction from Lawmakers
CHICAGO, Illi. (DDN) – A new proposal in the Illinois Statehouse aims to eliminate property taxes for eligible homeowners who have lived in and paid taxes on their residence for a minimum of 30 years. State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, emphasized that at some point, individuals need to take responsibility for their own property. “This...