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Woman killed in I-55 crash; Joliet driver now faces felony charges

Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Reporter · Rockford, IL

Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM · 1 min read
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Woman killed in I-55 crash; Joliet driver now faces felony charges — Rockford Community news

A Joliet man was arrested on October 29 and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a fatal April 5 car crash on Interstate 55 that killed a Bourbonnais woman.

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