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Box truck hit by gunfire on inbound Eisenhower Expressway

By Elyssa Kaufman

/ CBS Chicago

All lanes reopen on Eisenhower Expressway after shooting investigation

A shooting investigation was underway on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side on Tuesday morning. 

According to Illinois State Police, a box truck driver reported shots were fired from a passing vehicle near Independence Boulevard just after 6 a.m. State police confirmed the truck was hit by gunfire. 

ISP confirmed the driver of the box truck is being treated for injuries. The driver's condition was not immediately released. 

All lanes have reopened. 

This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates. 

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.

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