10-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Being Thrown from Carnival Ride in Illinois

A 10-year-old boy attending the Taste of Summer Festival in Antioch, Illinois, was critically injured after falling from a carnival ride. He suffered multiple facial and jaw fractures and a significant leg injury but is expected to survive. The ride has been halted, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident, including mechanical failure or operator error. The Illinois Department of Labor issued a stop order, and the police are also investigating for any potential criminal negligence. The festival organizers plan to work with authorities to prevent similar accidents in the future.