2 seriously hurt in 4-car crash on Kennedy Expressway
Illinois State Police said around 2:10 a.m., troopers responded to a four-car crash on southbound I-90 near Western Avenue.
Illinois State Police said around 2:10 a.m., troopers responded to a four-car crash on southbound I-90 near Western Avenue.
When the alternates are put under the knife for pothole or sewer work, drivers go further off the grid - and the cascade effect widens out.
The trickle-down effect is making commutes more punishing for everybody. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Starting on Monday, the express lanes exit at Diversey Avenue on the Kennedy will be closed.
Drivers should expect lane shifts and overnight lane closures – along with various ramp closures.
"It's going to be big headache."
But it's not just the constant braking that's a concern for some drivers. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports some drivers are also worried about the impact on their wallets.
A new construction project has now begun, and it will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs.
The next time Chicago will see a construction-free Kennedy like we saw earlier on Monday, we'll have had two new Olympic Games and a presidential election. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
If you think traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is bad now, get ready for the next three years. A major three-year, $150 million construction project starts Monday night, which will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs.
If you think traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is bad now, get ready for the next three years. A major construction project starts Monday night, which will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs.
If you think traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is bad now, get ready for the next three years. A major construction project starts Monday night, which will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza had more on when commuters can expect the worst impacts.
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the Kennedy will be under construction for three years.
The orange barrels were out on the inbound Kennedy Expressway on Monday morning, ahead of lane closures for a massive renovation project that starts Monday night. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl breaks down the three phases of the project, and how you can get around the construction.
Traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is about to become a whole new world of hurt for commuters come Monday night, as workers begin a lengthy construction project.
Traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is about to become a whole new world of hurt for commuters come Monday night, as workers begin a lengthy construction project.
IDOT engineers will be answering questions about what drivers should expect Wednesday morning.
IDOT engineers will be answering questions about what drivers should expect Wednesday morning.
The Kennedy Expressway opened in 1960, although the last major rehabilitation was completed in 1994.
Commuters beware - the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that rehabilitation work on the Kennedy Expressway, also known as Interstate 90/94, is set to begin on March 20.
Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Four people were injured when six vehicles collided late Monday morning on the Kennedy Expressway.
While some maintained optimism, others were not thrilled to have to wait 45 minutes for a bus in the snow Thursday night. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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For the first time in nearly a decade traffic is moving smoothly along the Jane Byrne Interchange Friday morning as the remaining ramps and lanes are now open.
The man pulled out his handgun and fired at the group, who returned to their car and left the scene, police said.
Highs will be in the upper 60s in the morning, followed by lows in the 60s and showers through the afternoon.
Chicago police said the victim, a 43-year-old man, was in front of his home when an argument ensued with three known men who began attacking him.
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Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
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Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
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No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
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The president laid out a new offer from Israel delivered to Hamas by Qatar that would start with a six-week cease-fire, allowing talks for permanent peace. Israeli military forces would withdraw from Gaza, and Israeli hostages would be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. It would also allow 600 trucks with humanitarian aid into Gaza daily.
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Rainfall amounts may exceed an inch in some spots.
Chicago police said the victim, a 43-year-old man, was in front of his home when an argument ensued with three known men who began attacking him.
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Highs will be in the upper 60s in the morning, followed by lows in the 60s and showers through the afternoon.
The man pulled out his handgun and fired at the group, who returned to their car and left the scene, police said.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
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Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
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