Man killed in 4-vehicle crash on I-290 in Schaumburg
About 7:25 p.m., a white Lexus IS300 was westbound on I-290 when it drove into the left ditch near Higgins Road and flew over the guardrail into the eastbound lanes, striking three other vehicles, according to Illinois State Police.
About 7:25 p.m., a white Lexus IS300 was westbound on I-290 when it drove into the left ditch near Higgins Road and flew over the guardrail into the eastbound lanes, striking three other vehicles, according to Illinois State Police.
7 hurt when school bus slips on ice, crashes into CTA bus on Far South Side
The high school bus rear-ended the CTA bus about 7:16 a.m. at 118th Street and Avenue O, the Chicago fire department said.
The high school bus rear-ended the CTA bus about 7:16 a.m. at 118th Street and Avenue O, the Chicago fire department said.
1 killed, 1 injured in crash on I-294 in Chicago Ridge
Darrion Talley, 21, was northbound on I-294 about 3:30 a.m. when he moved his Nissan Maxima across several lanes of traffic and hit a disabled Chevrolet Cruze that was parked on the right shoulder near milepost 18, Illinois State Police said.
Darrion Talley, 21, was northbound on I-294 about 3:30 a.m. when he moved his Nissan Maxima across several lanes of traffic and hit a disabled Chevrolet Cruze that was parked on the right shoulder near milepost 18, Illinois State Police said.
Person injured in rollover crash on inbound Dan Ryan
One adult was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment, Merritt said. State police said the person had minor injuries.
One adult was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment, Merritt said. State police said the person had minor injuries.
Woman killed in crash on I-80 in Lansing
The female driver, who was the only occupant of one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The female driver, who was the only occupant of one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene.
SB Bishop Ford lanes reopen after semi rolls over in South Holland
Southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway were reopened Monday after a semi overturned and shut down all lanes before the morning rush in suburban South Holland.
Southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway were reopened Monday after a semi overturned and shut down all lanes before the morning rush in suburban South Holland.
Las Vegas to California traffic backup tops 20 miles
Holiday travelers returning to California from the Las Vegas area caused a severe backup lasting for more than 20 miles.
Holiday travelers returning to California from the Las Vegas area caused a severe backup lasting for more than 20 miles.
248 vehicles towed as winter parking ban takes effect
Nearly 250 vehicles were towed off city streets Sunday morning when the yearly winter parking ban took effect at 3 a.m., according to the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.
Nearly 250 vehicles were towed off city streets Sunday morning when the yearly winter parking ban took effect at 3 a.m., according to the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.
Light pole falls into Lake Shore Drive amid high winds, closing 3 southbound lanes
Officers responded to the fallen light pole about 1:05 p.m. on Lake Shore Drive near Goethe Street, according to Chicago police. No injuries were reported.
Officers responded to the fallen light pole about 1:05 p.m. on Lake Shore Drive near Goethe Street, according to Chicago police. No injuries were reported.
3 winter storms could affect millions of travelers over Thanksgiving holiday
Three winter storms are expected to impact millions of Thanksgiving travelers, many of whom will drive to their destination.
Three winter storms are expected to impact millions of Thanksgiving travelers, many of whom will drive to their destination.
Lanes on I-294 reopen after semi loses control near Roosevelt, sending 3 to hospital
Three semitrailer crashed Thursday morning on Interstate 294 in the western suburbs, shutting down northbound lanes into the morning rush and sending three people to the hospital.
Three semitrailer crashed Thursday morning on Interstate 294 in the western suburbs, shutting down northbound lanes into the morning rush and sending three people to the hospital.
South Shore Drive closed at 67th for water on the street
Water levels along Lake Michigan prompted police to shut down part of a street Monday in the South Shore neighborhood.
Water levels along Lake Michigan prompted police to shut down part of a street Monday in the South Shore neighborhood.
Person killed in crash on I-55 near La Grange
A man was killed Saturday in a crash on Interstate 55 near La Grange Road.
A man was killed Saturday in a crash on Interstate 55 near La Grange Road.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash involving semis on I-55 in Wilmington: state police
A man was killed Thursday morning in a crash involving multiple semitrailers on Interstate 55 in southwest suburban Wilmington.
A man was killed Thursday morning in a crash involving multiple semitrailers on Interstate 55 in southwest suburban Wilmington.
Northbound I-57 lanes shut down for shooting investigation
Inbound lanes of Interstate 57 were closed Tuesday during rush hour as police investigated a shooting near south suburban Markham.
Inbound lanes of Interstate 57 were closed Tuesday during rush hour as police investigated a shooting near south suburban Markham.
Bishop Ford Freeway reopened after tanker flips over on Far South Side
The Bishop Ford Freeway has been reopened Monday after an overturned tanker shut down lanes in both directions on the Far South Side.
The Bishop Ford Freeway has been reopened Monday after an overturned tanker shut down lanes in both directions on the Far South Side.
Lanes reopen on I-394 in Ford Heights after debris falls from overpass
Several lanes on Illinois Route 394 were shut down for hours Friday after vehicles were hit by debris that fell from an overpass near south suburban Ford Heights.
Several lanes on Illinois Route 394 were shut down for hours Friday after vehicles were hit by debris that fell from an overpass near south suburban Ford Heights.
Metra service resumes with delays after reports of person hit in Mayfair
Train service is resuming with residual delays on two north suburban Metra lines after unfounded reports of a person hit by a freight train in Mayfair on the Northwest Side.
Train service is resuming with residual delays on two north suburban Metra lines after unfounded reports of a person hit by a freight train in Mayfair on the Northwest Side.
Two people shot on Dan Ryan
Inbound lanes on the Dan Ryan expressway were shut down Tuesday as police investigated a shooting on the South Side.
Inbound lanes on the Dan Ryan expressway were shut down Tuesday as police investigated a shooting on the South Side.
Pedestrian injured after being struck by CTA bus in Austin
A person was pinned under a CTA bus and seriously injured Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 290 near the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
A person was pinned under a CTA bus and seriously injured Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 290 near the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.



















