Coverage dated May 5, 2023

Man struck, killed by freight train in suburban Chicago

Headline from The Southern Illinoisan

A 49-year-old man has died after being struck by a freight train at a rail crossing in suburban Chicago, authorities said Saturday.

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The Southern Illinoisan
Man struck, killed by freight train in suburban Chicago (opens The Southern Illinoisan)
Published May 5, 2023
The Southern Illinoisan's feed description
A 49-year-old man has died after being struck by a freight train at a rail crossing in suburban Chicago, authorities said Saturday.
NBC Chicago
Yorkville Man Fatally Struck by Freight Train in Geneva (opens NBC Chicago)
Published May 5, 2023
NBC Chicago's feed description
A 49-year-old man has died after being struck by a freight train at a rail crossing in suburban Chicago, authorities said Saturday.
Fox32 Chicago
Freight train fatally strikes man in Geneva (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published May 5, 2023
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
A 49-year-old Yorkville was killed Friday when he was struck by a freight train on the Union Pacific-West railroad tracks at the Third Street crossing in downtown Geneva.

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