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Chicago, IL (May 20, 2025) – A two-car crash with injuries occurred Monday morning at the intersection of W Polk St and S Pulaski Rd, authorities reported. The incident took place shortly after 9:00 a.m., drawing a swift emergency response to the scene.

First responders, including paramedics and fire personnel, assessed and treated individuals hurt in the crash. The identities of those injured and the extent of the injuries have not been disclosed at this time. Emergency teams remained on-site to ensure the safety of all involved and to manage the aftermath of the incident.

The cause of the collision is currently under review by local authorities.

Our thoughts are with the victims recovering from this crash.

Handling Two-Car Collisions in Urban Intersections

Urban intersections like W Polk St and S Pulaski Rd in Chicago are known for high traffic density and frequent conflict points between vehicles. Two-car collisions at such junctions often result from driver inattention, red-light violations, or hurried lane changes—especially during morning hours when traffic volume peaks.

In Illinois, two-vehicle crashes remain among the most common forms of traffic incidents, often leading to a range of injuries from minor to severe. Even when vehicles are traveling at moderate speeds, the force of impact can be substantial—causing not only physical harm but also emotional stress and financial disruption.

Victims in these accidents should prioritize medical care and ensure that they document everything from injury assessments to property damage. In some cases, the fault may be contested, making it important to gather any available evidence such as witness statements or traffic camera footage. Consulting with a legal professional can also help clarify next steps and ensure fair handling by insurance providers.

Understanding one's rights after a collision is essential to avoid being shortchanged during the claims process. Legal help may be particularly useful if the crash results in missed work, long-term care needs, or disputes with insurers.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The Prevost family owned this home in Dolton for nearly 50 years, raising their family there, including the son who would one day become the first American pope.

While the house is up for auction, the village plans to step in to preserve its history.

"It also brings just the recognition that great things do come out of Dolton," said Mayor Jason House.

What this brick south suburban house at 212 East 141st Place does not yet show are the humble beginnings of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.

But Dolton's attorney, Burt Odelson, told the ABC7 I-Team that the village now has plans to change that by working with the Chicago Archdiocese to turn the house into a historic site open to the public.

"So that we can keep it as it is and people can come and view it. This really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Odelson said.

Those efforts come as the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is up for sale in a private auction.

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But in a letter sent to Paramount Realty, the company that owns this now-sacred space, the village's attorney wrote that Dolton plans to either outright purchase the home or buy it by eminent domain.

"We've tried to negotiate with the owner. [He] wants too much money, so we will either negotiate with the auction house or, as the letter stated that I sent to the auction house, we will take it through eminent domain, which is our right as a village," Odelson said.

"If there is a government use for any property or location, then the government has the ability, through the law, eminent domain, to pay a fair market price for that space," House said.

House says that is only an option if ongoing negotiations with the house's owner fall through.

He also says current bidders should be aware their apparent purchase would only be temporary until the village inevitably takes over to the property.

"Because most people would not want to purchase a place knowing there are other circumstances behind it," House said.

ABC7 left a message for Paramount Realty but did not immediately hear back. But as of now, the auction site remains active and is scheduled to close to bidders next month.

READ MORE | Preservationists seek landmark designation for Pope Leo XIV's boyhood church on Far South Side

MIAMI — The Cubs’ closer situation became murkier when they put right-hander Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a strained left oblique.

Manager Craig Counsell said the team hopes Hodge’s injury is in the same category as left fielder Ian Happ’s strained left oblique from a week and a half ago. The Cubs activated Happ from the IL on Tuesday after a minimum 10-day stay.

‘‘The way [Hodge has] reported it has sounded very similar to Ian’s situation,’’ Counsell said. ‘‘But Ian’s situation resolved itself maybe four days or five days after we put him on the injured list. So we’ll see how the next week goes and how the weekend goes in Cincinnati, then have a better idea.’’

Hodge said he first felt discomfort in his oblique Friday. He didn’t think much of it but still alerted the training staff. He pitched a scoreless inning Saturday against the White Sox.

‘‘It kind of inflamed,’’ Hodge said of that outing. ‘‘And after that, [it] didn’t really go away but got better.’’

Hodge said the injury has continued to improve. But after he was still unavailable Monday, the Cubs put him on the IL and recalled reliever Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa.

A couple of high-scoring outings have inflated Hodge’s ERA to 5.12 this season, but he has allowed multiple runs in only two of his 21 appearances. All but two of his last 11 outings (2.79 ERA) have been scoreless.

In the last week and a half, Hodge had become the Cubs’ No. 1 option in save situations after they moved Ryan Pressly into more of a seventh- and eighth-inning role. They are expected to take a closer-by-committee approach — at least in the short term.

‘‘Frankly, the next couple of days, we’re a little tired in the bullpen, so availability is going to be an issue,’’ Counsell said. ‘‘And that means that the guys that are available are going to be thrust in some different spots.’’

Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said Hodge also has had tightness in his hip, which likely has affected his fastball command.

‘‘Being able to spend some time to focus on [fastball command] while we’re ramping him back up is going to be a really positive thing,’’ Hottovy said.