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CHICAGO, Cook County, Ill., Nov. 6, 2026 — A woman was injured early on Thursday morning, November 5, when a car she was riding in crashed into a building in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, according to Chicago police.
The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the 3400 block of North Sheffield Avenue. A 22-year-old Chicago man was driving north when he reportedly ran a stop sign and a red light before striking the building.
A 23-year-old woman who was riding in the car was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital with injuries. The police said no other injuries were reported.
The driver was taken into custody at the scene. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving, and he received several citations. He is due in court at the end of the month.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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