Edens back open after 4-vehicle crash
Two people were sent to the hospital but they're expected to be ok.
Edens Expressway
Edens back open after 4-vehicle crash
Police said a semi and three SUVs collided near Cicero. Two people were sent to the hospital, but they're expected to be ok. Three lanes were closed while crews removed the wreckage.
Truck flips over, knocks down light pole on Edens Expressway
The driver of the truck did not appear to be injured.
Semi truck rolls over on Edens Expressway
The outbound exit and entrance ramps from the Edens to Foster Avenue were closed as the afternoon rush got under way Friday. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Thieves burglarize, steal cars in Glencoe; one ends up crashing on Edens Expressway
Three people in the crashed car were taken into custody and taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Stolen car crashes on Edens Expressway
Three cars were stolen in the north suburbs early Wednesday morning, and one of them ended up flipping over on the Edens Expressway.
Truck wrecked in crash under Edens Expressway overpass
A box truck was left wrecked and wedged underneath an overpass on the Edens Expressway Wednesday afternoon.
Slow traffic on Edens Expressway after truck hits overpass
A semi-trailer truck was left wrecked and wedged underneath an overpass on the Edens Expressway Wednesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Truck gets stuck under Church Street overpass on Edens Expressway
A semi-trailer truck was left wrecked and wedged underneath an overpass on the Edens Expressway Wednesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Skokie Village Trustees Approve Carvana Vending Machine Despite Bird Safety, Traffic Concerns
Neighbors packed into a village meeting Monday night and lined up for their turn to speak against the site.
Driver Crashes At Touhy Avenue After Shots Are Fired At Car On Edens Expressway; Lanes Shut Down For Hours
Just in time for the evening commute, all lanes of the Edens Expressway reopened late Thursday after gunfire shut down an exit for hours.
Crash On Edens Expressway Leaves One Person Injured, Shuts Down Lane
A lane was shut down on the northbound Edens Expressway near Old Orchard Road late Friday after a crash that left one person injured.
Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency On Edens Expressway And Crashing Into Nearby Lagoon
A driver is dead after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a lagoon off the Edens Expressway in north suburban Northbrook.
One Person Rushed To Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash On Edens Expressway
One person was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning after a four-vehicle accident on the Edens Expressway in Northfield.
Illinois State Police Investigate Gunfire That Damaged Car On Edens Expressway
Illinois State Police on Thursday were investigating a gunfire incident that happened the morning before on the Edens Expressway.
Shooting Investigation Underway On Edens Expressway Near Touhy Avenue
Lanes are closed on the Edens Expressway as police investigate a possible shooting near Touhy Avenue.
Multiple People Injured When Car Goes Off Road, Hits Wall And Light Pole On Edens Expressway At Touhy Avenue
Multiple people were injured Saturday afternoon when a car went off the road and hit a wall and a light pole on the Edens Expressway in Lincolnwood.
At Least 4 Taken To Hospital, 1 With Life-Threatening Injuries, After Crash On Edens Expressway At Lake Cook Road
A terrifying crash on the Edens Expressway tied up traffic for hours Saturday.
No Shell Casings Recovered During Police Investigation After Reported Shooting On Edens Expressway Near Old Orchard Road
Police are investigating a reported shooting on the Eden's Expressway near Old Orchard Road.
Crash Involving Motorcycle Closes Northbound Lanes On I-94 Near Wilson Avenue
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Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries Upon Crashing Into Commercial Vehicle On Edens Expressway
A driver suffered life-threatening injuries upon crashing into a commercial vehicle on the shoulder of the Edens Expressway at Cicero Avenue late Thursday.
Man Arrested Near Edens Expressway After Attempted Carjacking, Chase In North Mayfair
A man was arrested after a carjacking attempt near the Eden's Expressway Tuesday night.
Fatal Crash Slows Traffic On Edens Expressway
The two left northbound lanes of the Edens Expressway near Wilson Avenue were closed to traffic Saturday morning just before 9 a.m. due to a fatal traffic crash.
1 Dead After Shooting On Edens Expressway Near Elston Avenue
There was a shooting investigation overnight on the Edens Expressway near Elston Avenue.
Serious Crash On Eden's Expressway Involving Motorcycles Injures 5 People
A serious crash on the Eden's Expressway sends five people to the hospital.
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