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Car crashes into Billy Corgan's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois, injuring his mother-in-law

Car crashes into Billy Corgan's tea shop in Highland Park


Car crashes into Billy Corgan's tea shop in Highland Park

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CHICAGO (CBS) – Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan's mother-in-law was injured Wednesday when a car crashed into the tea shop he owns in north suburban Highland Park.

Highland Park officials confirmed that a car crashed into Madame ZuZu's at 1876 First St. around 11:40 a.m. A red Mini Cooper was seen being towed away from the building after crashing through one of the front windows.

In an Instagram post on Corgan's verified account, his wife, Chloe Mendel Corgan, said their mother, Jenny, was injured in the accident while she was spending the day with the Corgans' son, Augustus.

“Luckily he was able to jump out of the way and wasn’t injured. Our family is grateful for the quick response from Highland Park and Deerfield first responders,” wrote Mendel Corgan.

The driver of the Mini Cooper was also injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.

Madame ZuZu's will remain closed until further notice.

The cause of the crash was under investigation Wednesday afternoon, but Highland Park officials said it appeared to be an accident.