Illinois State Police trooper, second driver injured in crash on West Side
An Illinois State Police squad car was involved in a crash early Monday on Chicago's West Side.
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An Illinois State Police squad car was involved in a crash early Monday on Chicago's West Side.
The state police car was up on the sidewalk at Homan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, while the other car involved appears to have hit a light pole. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
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