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Illinois man killed in single car crash in Laurel County

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2 years ago

May 20, 2023

Illinois man killed in single car crash in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A man from Illinois was killed Friday afternoon in a single car crash west of London.

According to reconstructionists with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the crash that happened just before 3:00 p.m. on KY-192 about 13 miles west of London.

Deputies say 50-year-old Daniel Ferguson of Joliet, Ill. was driving his Dodge Challenger when it ran off the road and hit a tree. Ferguson was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. A passenger in the car was not harmed.

Ambulance Inc., of Laurel County, Bald Rock Fire Department, the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, and the Laurel County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene.

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Large industrial plant fire burning in Joliet, Illinois near I-55

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17 hours ago

April 14, 2025

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Large industrial plant fire burning in Joliet, Illinois near I-55

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Firefighters are responding to a large industrial fire in Joliet, Illinois on Monday morning.

Crews from multiple fire departments responded to the fire at Rovanco Piping Systems, a manufacturing site east of I-55 on Frontage Road near the Route 59 exit, around 4:30 a.m.

Residents reported hearing multiple loud explosions in the area with what Kris Habermehl called combustible materials.

Video from the scene shows heavy smoke and flames engulfing the severely damaged area. Hot spots continue to burn.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Fire officials have not released further details.

This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.

Asal Rezaei

Asal Rezaei joined CBS2 Chicago as a general assignment reporter in August 2021.

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Young minds fight to claim victory in Illinois Science Olympia

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April 13, 2025

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Young minds fight to claim victory in Illinois Science Olympia

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Some of the smartest young minds in the state came to the University of I Illinois to compete in the Illinois Science Olympiad over the weekend. Middle and high schoolers participated in events including biology, physics and chemistry. Schools came to Champaign-Urbana with teams of 15. Two middle schools and two […]

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‘Obviously a big loss’ as Central Illinois first responders bid farewell to 23-year-old firefighter

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April 13, 2025

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‘Obviously a big loss’ as Central Illinois first responders bid farewell to 23-year-old firefighter

GRIDLEY (25News Now) – A 23-year-old Central Illinois man who dedicated his life to serving others was laid to rest in El Paso on Saturday.

Normal firefighter Ethan Jeffreys was remembered as a ‘rising star’ in emergency services before passing away from stomach cancer.

Jeffreys began his EMS career with the Illinois National Guard before joining his hometown El Paso Emergency Squad. He then joined the Normal Fire Department, and shortly after was diagnosed with cancer.

Firefighters from across the area attended his funeral at Christ Community Church in Gridley. After the service, he was buried in El Paso’s Evergreen Cemetery.

“Obviously a big loss, he was one of the people that rose to the top on our list to hire firefighters. We really thought he had a lot of promise and a great future with the fire department,” said Chief Mick Humer of the Normal Fire Department.

Jeffreys was buried with full honors by the Illinois National Guard and Normal Fire Department. Firefighters from Bloomington and Peoria covered for Normal firefighters so they could attend the funeral.

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