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Rockford, Illinois - The Forest City, known for its rivers, gardens, and many cultural venues

Rockford is the third largest city in Illinois, and the largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is the county seat of Winnebago County and is located on both banks of the Rock River in far northern Illinois. According to 2010 census data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871. 

Referred to as the Forest City, Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Its contributions to music are noted in the Mendelssohn Club, the oldest music club in the nation.

Links to recent accidents in the Rockford area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in region:

• Rockford car accidents;
• Rockford motorcycle accidents;
• Rockford bicycle accidents;
• Rockford pedestrian accidents;
• Rockford commercial truck accidents.

Major Freeways

Rockford is linked by highway to Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; and Dubuque, Iowa. In recent decades, the city's location has worked to its advantage in attracting jobs in the logistics and transportation industries. Public transportation in the city is provided by the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD); however, public transit infrastructure in Rockford is not at the level of comparably sized communities.

U.S. Route 20: U.S. Route 20 goes through Rockford twice. The original highway is now an east-west business route (State Street) that divides the city to the north and south. Rockford also marks the point where U.S. 20 and Interstate 90 no longer parallel each other In 1965, a US 20 bypass around the southern end of the city was completed, joining the Northwest Tollway near Cherry Valley. The bypass, known as "Bypass 20", joins State Street west of the city near the village of Winnebago, Illinois. East of Interstate 90, U.S. 20 is a 4-lane divided highway parallelling I-90. From the west, U.S. 20 provides a link to Freeport, Galena, and Dubuque, Iowa. However, much of the highway west of Freeport is a winding two-lane road that discourages truck traffic.

Interstate 39 and U.S. Route 51: Interstate 39 serves as a replacement for U.S. 51 south of the city. Starting from the U.S. 20 bypass, the highway directly links Rockford to Bloomington and Normal, Illinois. Its construction allowed better access to Chicago from the south via Interstate 80 and Interstate 88, also allowing for a bypass around the city of Chicago to Wisconsin. U.S. Route 51 overlaps Interstate 39 throughout the Rockford area.

Information on the major hospitals in Rockford:

Swedish American Hospital;

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center;

Rockford Memorial Hospital.

When someone is injured in an accident in Rockford, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. When an accident or injury is serious, people need legal assistance.

Where to find legal assistance after a Rockford injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Rockford personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Rockford wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Rockford accident attorney can do to help.

Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur, Illinois

Champaign is located 135 miles south of Chicago, 124 miles west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 mi northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The city was home to 84,513 people as of July 1, 2014. Champaign is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois, and the state's fourth-most populous city outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.Champaign offers the best of urban life in a friendly, smaller city. With a world class university and a vibrant downtown, Champaign offers arts, culture, and diversity.

Springfield, Illinois is the birthplace and burial place of Abraham Lincoln. Springfield is the capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006.

Decatur, Illinois is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County. The city was founded in 1829 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2015, the city's estimated population was 73,254. The city is home of private Millikin University and public Richland Community College. Decatur has vast industrial and agricultural processing production, including the North American headquarters of agricultural conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland, international agribusiness Tate & Lyle's largest corn-processing plant, and the designing and manufacturing facilities for Caterpillar Inc.'s wheel-tractor scrapers, off-highway trucks, and large mining trucks.

Links to recent accidents in the Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in region:

• Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur car accidents;
• Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur motorcycle accidents;
• Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur bus accidents;
• Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur pedestrian accidents;
• Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur commercial truck accidents.

Major Freeways

In Champaign, Interstate 57 (I-57) is an Interstate Highway in Missouri and Illinois that parallels the old Illinois Central rail line for much of its route. It goes from Sikeston, Missouri, at Interstate 55 to Chicago, Illinois, at Interstate 94. Interstate 72 (I-72) is an Interstate Highway with a western terminus in Hannibal, Missouri, at an intersection with U.S. Route 61; its eastern terminus is at Country Fair Drive in Champaign. The route runs through both Decatur and Springfield.

In Springfield, Interstate 55 runs from north to south past Springfield, while I-72, which is concurrent with US 36 from the Missouri state line to Decatur, runs from east to west. Springfield is also served by Amtrak passenger trains, which operate between Chicago and St. Louis and stop at the former Gulf, Mobile & Ohio station. Springfield is also served by Greyhound lines at a station on North Dirksen Parkway. Local mass transportation needs are met by a bus service. The Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) operates Springfield's bus system. The city also lies along historic Route 66.

In Decatur, Interstate 72, U.S. Route 51, U.S. Route 36, Illinois Route 48, Illinois Route 105, and Illinois Route 121 are key highway links for the area.

Information on the major hospitals in Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur:

Presence Comfort Medical Center - Champaign;

Carle Foundation Hospital - Champaign;

HSHS St. John's Hospital - Springfield;

Memorial Medical Center - Springfield;

Decatur Memorial Hospital - Decatur.

When someone is injured in an accident in Champaign, Springfield, or Decatur, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. When an accident or injury is serious, people need legal assistance.

Where to find legal assistance after a Champaign, Springfield, or Decatur injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Champaign - Springfield - Decatur personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Champaign - Springfield - Decatur wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Champaign - Springfield - Decatur accident attorney can do to help.