Driver loses control on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive, hits bicyclist on trail
Witnesses said a Toyota Prius veered off the roadway, through a guardrail, and onto the Lakefront Trail bike path.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Car crashes into bicyclist on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A 54-year-old woman was riding her bike on the path, and was struck by the car, police said.
Construction work reduces DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 2 lanes
Work began on the lower level of DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Randolph and Grand.
Construction work reduces DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 2 lanes
Getting around Chicago could be a little trickier over the next year, especially around the lake. On Monday construction crews began work on the lower level of DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Randolph and Grand.
3 injured in wrong-way crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A Honda sedan was headed south in the northbound lanes near 30th Street, when it crashed into a Ford Expedition.
Good Samaritans leap in after car flips on side on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
An 81-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman were seriously injured in the crash.
Man, woman seriously injured in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Belmont Avenue
A car slammed into a guardrail and ended up on its side. Debris and fluids were left on the roadway.
One person extricated from car in DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash
Before first responders even arrived, other drivers rushed to the car and tried to get to the person inside. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Serious crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A car was wrecked in the crash on the southbound Drive at Belmont Avenue. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Metra adding extra service for "Bike the Drive" event Sunday
All 30 miles of DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be shut down as cyclists will take over for the annual "Bike the Drive" event on Sunday.
Thousands to participate in Chicago Triathlon this weekend
The event is Saturday and Sunday across Grant Park, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and Foster Beach.
2-day Chicago Triathlon kicks off Saturday
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Chicago shooting: Two hurt, one critically, in apparent road rage incident on DuSable Lake Shore Dri
A 37-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was struck in the neck.
Chicago shooting: Two hurt, one critically, in apparent road rage incident on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A 37-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was struck in the neck.
1 dead, 2 critical after wrong-way crash with CTA bus
The bus driver and 12 CTA Passengers were taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries but in good condition.
1 dead, 15 hospitalized after fiery wrong-way crash involving CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
The bus driver and 12 CTA Passengers were taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries but in good condition.
16 hospitalized in crash involving CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Fire officials say the car caught fire as a result of the crash.
Chicago reopens DuSable Lake Shore Drive, other streets, after NASCAR event
All of the tear-downs could take almost two weeks and not be completely finished until July 15.
Chicago reopens DuSable Lake Shore Drive, other streets, after NASCAR event
Southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road will start to re-open Tuesday morning, but all of the tear-downs could take almost two weeks and not be completely finished until July 15.
Major changes come to DuSable Lake Shore Drive ahead of NASCAR Chicago Street Race
When is the last time, if ever, you've seen DuSable Lake Shore Drive look like this? Chopper 2 was up on Thursday to see the road closures ahead of NASCAR's Chicago Street Race.
Chicago's OEMC races to finish street closures for weekend's NASCAR event
"It's gonna be crazy, to be honest."
Chicago's OEMC races to finish street closures for weekend's NASCAR event
Southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive along Grant Park will close Wednesday night at 8:00. CBS 2's Sara Machi is there to bring you up to speed.
2 arrested after police chase, crash on Stevenson Expressway
A trooper attempted to stop a car wanted for aggravated battery with unlawful use of a weapon on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Montrose.
City Council committee to discuss NASCAR street closures
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management says to expect heavy traffic and route diversions around Grant Park.
Officials outline road closures coming for Chicago NASCAR race
Among other closures, DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed in the downtown area beginning June 28. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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