As Kennedy Expressway construction begins, drivers urged to seek other options
A new construction project has now begun, and it will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs.
$150 million Kennedy Expressway construction project begins Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the Kennedy will be under construction for three years.
Crash involving stolen car leads to SUV catching fire, slamming into house in West Pullman
Surveillance video shows both vehicles blew through stop signs at 116th and Racine.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-294 near Sanders Road
According to Illinois State Police, a blue car was parked in the right northbound lane at milepost 49 around 11:40 p.m.
Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso dies after shooting in Gage Park
The officer was responding to a domestic incident in which a suspect was allegedly chasing a woman with a gun.
Multiple people in custody after police pursuit ends in crash in Chatham
Police said the pursuit continued throughout city streets, the Dan Ryan Expressway and Lake Shore Drive.
Attempted armed robbery leads to shootout on Green Line train on West Side
The victim was not struck. The would-be robber was shot in the leg.
Extra-alarm fire guts chemical plant in LaSalle
The Environmental Protection Agency has been testing the air and water near the plant.
FAA lifts ground stop after computer outage impacts flights nationwide
The FAA ordered airlines to pause all domestic departures until 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 8 a.m. Central Time.
Small plane lands on I-355 near Bolingbrook
The plane came out of nowhere and just pulled up next to traffic.
Auburn Gresham shooting leaves boy, 14, seriously wounded
The boy was on the sidewalk when he was shot in the abdomen and under the right arm, police said.
Roads remain treacherous in Indiana; crashes snag eastbound I-94 and southbound I-65
The crash has caused a hazardous materials response, and drivers who normally use I-94 are advised to seek alternate routes.
Man hit by truck on Tri-State Tollway in Gurnee amid winter storm
The left lane of the southbound Tri-State was closed at the scene for an investigation.
Friday Flyover: Glencoe family Celebrating Hanukkah with massive light display
Chopper 2 was over a display you won't want to miss this holiday season.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.