Chicago drivers voice frustration over NASCAR road closures: 'This is crazy'
Driving anywhere near downtown Chicago resulted in a major traffic headache for commuters Thursday morning.
Driving anywhere near downtown Chicago resulted in a major traffic headache for commuters Thursday morning.
Car struck in I-55 shooting
Gunfire struck a vehicle on the Stevenson Expressway Thursday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Gunfire struck a vehicle on the Stevenson Expressway Thursday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Major road closures snarl traffic ahead of Chicago NASCAR races
Several prominent roadways have closed for the weekend as Chicago welcomes two NASCAR races and hordes of tourists.
Several prominent roadways have closed for the weekend as Chicago welcomes two NASCAR races and hordes of tourists.
As NASCAR races loom, Chicago commuters brace for traffic headache
NASCAR is racing into Chicago this weekend, causing significant closures downtown as masses of racing enthusiasts visit the Windy City
NASCAR is racing into Chicago this weekend, causing significant closures downtown as masses of racing enthusiasts visit the Windy City
CDOT begins road construction to enhance safety in Mount Greenwood
The Chicago Department of Transportation is starting construction on the “Streetscape Improvement” project on 111th Street.
The Chicago Department of Transportation is starting construction on the “Streetscape Improvement” project on 111th Street.
NASCAR Chicago street closures causing headaches for commuters
Chicago?s first-ever downtown NASCAR race is still five days away, but it?s already having an impact on getting around town.
Chicago?s first-ever downtown NASCAR race is still five days away, but it?s already having an impact on getting around town.
NASCAR Chicago race: More streets closing ahead of this weekend
Chicago’s first-ever downtown NASCAR race is still five days away, but it’s already having an impact on getting around town.
Chicago’s first-ever downtown NASCAR race is still five days away, but it’s already having an impact on getting around town.
NASCAR Chicago race: Street closures causing headaches for commuters
Commuters and pedestrians are feeling more and more of the impact as streets begin closing ahead of this weekend's NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Commuters and pedestrians are feeling more and more of the impact as streets begin closing ahead of this weekend's NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
NASCAR in Chicago: What to know about road closures
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will start its engines in less than 10 days.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will start its engines in less than 10 days.
Car destroyed in SW Side crash leaving man critically injured
A messy two-vehicle crash involving an SUV shut down 59th at Pulaski early Friday morning.
A messy two-vehicle crash involving an SUV shut down 59th at Pulaski early Friday morning.
Chicago NASCAR street race closures ramp up
More closures are popping up around downtown Chicago ahead of the NASCAR race which is only about a week away. This weekend will be full of congestion as closures come to Ida B. Wells, Balbo Drive, Jackson Drive and many more.
More closures are popping up around downtown Chicago ahead of the NASCAR race which is only about a week away. This weekend will be full of congestion as closures come to Ida B. Wells, Balbo Drive, Jackson Drive and many more.
All lanes reopen after deadly hit-and-run crash on I-55 in Bolingbrook
A semi struck two people who got out of their car on I-55 early Friday morning. They reportedly ran out of gas just after 3 a.m. One of the pedestrians was killed and the semi fled the scene.
A semi struck two people who got out of their car on I-55 early Friday morning. They reportedly ran out of gas just after 3 a.m. One of the pedestrians was killed and the semi fled the scene.
Police looking for semi driver in deadly I-55 hit-and-run
Northbound I-55 is closed at Route 53 after a semi hit two pedestrians leaving one dead. A driver and passenger stepped out their vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate when a semi truck hit them and fled the scene.
Northbound I-55 is closed at Route 53 after a semi hit two pedestrians leaving one dead. A driver and passenger stepped out their vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate when a semi truck hit them and fled the scene.
Deadly crash closes NB I-55 in Bolingbrook
A deadly crash investigation caused a major backup on I-55 Friday morning. Northbound I-55 at Route 53 in Bolingbrook was closed. Traffic was diverted off the interstate and the on-ramp was closed.
A deadly crash investigation caused a major backup on I-55 Friday morning. Northbound I-55 at Route 53 in Bolingbrook was closed. Traffic was diverted off the interstate and the on-ramp was closed.
NASCAR street closures continue as race weekend approaches: Here’s where to avoid
As setup for Chicago’s NASCAR street race speeds up, so do traffic headaches for the city’s drivers.
As setup for Chicago’s NASCAR street race speeds up, so do traffic headaches for the city’s drivers.
18 CTA bus routes affected by NASCAR Street Race
Street closures due to the NASCAR street race have already been a headache for drivers.
Street closures due to the NASCAR street race have already been a headache for drivers.
Aldermen question NASCAR street race
NASCAR expects a $113 million economic impact during the Chicago races. Street closures have already begun for the race which is about two weeks out causing traffic headaches for many. Reporter Carrie Shepherd weighs the pros and cons.
NASCAR expects a $113 million economic impact during the Chicago races. Street closures have already begun for the race which is about two weeks out causing traffic headaches for many. Reporter Carrie Shepherd weighs the pros and cons.
Overturned semi blocks outbound Dan Ryan Expressway
Two lanes on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway were blocked Wednesday morning after a semi overturned.
Two lanes on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway were blocked Wednesday morning after a semi overturned.
Overturned semi blocks OB Dan Ryan
The outbound Dan Ryan Expressway is experiencing some back ups by 47th Street after a semi overturned. The express lanes are still open and are a good alternative for those headed south.
The outbound Dan Ryan Expressway is experiencing some back ups by 47th Street after a semi overturned. The express lanes are still open and are a good alternative for those headed south.
Chicago prepares for NASCAR street race safety with 2,000 concrete barriers and high fencing
Public safety leaders say Chicago police won't be plucked from the neighborhoods to keep NASCAR fans safe.
Public safety leaders say Chicago police won't be plucked from the neighborhoods to keep NASCAR fans safe.



















