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A wrong-way driver caused a five-vehicle crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway, resulting in one death and two critical injuries. The incident occurred near 31st Street on Friday evening.
A wrong-way crash on Interstate 94 in Chicago's South Side left one person dead and several others injured on Friday evening. The incident occurred when a driver entered the northbound lanes traveling south and collided with multiple vehicles.
A person was killed and two other people were critically injured in a crash involving a wrong-way driver on I-94 near 55th Street, officials said.
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a five-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Friday evening, authorities said. The Total Traffic and Weather Network reported a crash on Interstate 94 before I-90 at around 6:35 p.m., with delays of
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Interstate 290 in Maywood, resulting in one death. Illinois State Police are investigating the incident, which took place on Thursday night.
HUMBOLDT PARK — Friends and family are stepping up to help a beloved local tour guide after a driver hit him on his motorized scooter last month. The June 6 crash in West Town left Jim Collins, 64, with 34 broken bones. He has had to have five surgeries, said his wife, Marilyn Collins. He was in
A large group of motorcyclists was seen riding on the Dan Ryan Expressway, weaving through traffic and performing stunts. Police had previously dispersed the riders from a gas station gathering in Posen, but no incidents were reported on the expressway.
Indiana has implemented new requirements for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License, mandating English proficiency and stricter license checks. This law follows tragic accidents that raised concerns about driver qualifications.
Chicago has implemented a ban on electric scooters along a busy stretch of Sheridan Road to reduce sidewalk congestion. The new restrictions, enforced through GPS technology, aim to address community concerns about safety and accessibility.
A tragic accident on Interstate 49 in Bentonville, Arkansas, resulted in the death of Ronald Langley, 56, after his vehicle collided with a portable toilet that fell from a truck. The incident is under investigation by Arkansas State Police.
SOUTH LOOP — Two South Loop neighbors are pitching a new way for travelers to get around the city’s central district. The proposed “Central Connector” would be a CTA bus line that runs in a dedicated, fully separated right-of-way, spanning 4.2 miles. Offering train-like reliability and freq
A crash in Hillside early Thursday morning resulted in the death of a 22-year-old man and left another person injured. The incident occurred at an intersection on Mannheim Road.
Trains heading in and out of Chicago this weekend will be packed as the iconic Lollapalooza music festival for 2026 kicks off in Grant Park. “Anytime you have 100,000 people coming to an event, it kind of acts as a pressure zone,” NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin told commuters Thur
BUCKTOWN — An all-day cafe serving up smoothies, coffee, açai bowls and other breakfast and lunch options — plus cocktails and wine — is now open in Bucktown. Cafe Gimme opened last week at 2115 N. Damen Ave., on the commercial stretch between Armitage Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway. ItR
CHICAGO (WGN) — Grant Park is ready for hundreds of thousands of people to descend on Lollapalooza starting tomorrow, and for performances from more than 170 artists across four days, and even more stages. The festival grounds run from Michigan Avenue to Dusable Lake Shore Drive and from Roosevelt R
As families prepare for end-of-summer vacations, it's crucial to check if your ID meets compliance standards. Not having the right identification could lead to unexpected costs during travel.
CHICAGO — After rounds of heavy storms pounded Chicago on Monday, jets of water could be seen bursting into the air from the city’s manhole covers. Chicagoans reported seeing water gushing from the city’s sewer infrastructure on Randolph Street in the Loop, on Jefferson Street in the
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A crash involving two motorcycles and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 290 resulted in three injuries Tuesday night. The incident occurred near Wolf Road, prompting a temporary shutdown of the roadway.
CHICAGO — Following the closure of seven Save A Lot grocery stores on the South and West sides, rideshare platform Lyft and nonprofit United Way of Metro Chicago are partnering to provide transportation to older residents in need of food, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Tuesday. Lyft will fund ro
Traffic control aides are needed during big summer events, like Lollapalooza this weekend. But drivers often take out their frustration on them — and two aides were recently hospitalized after being hit.
A collision between an SUV and an ATV on Chicago's Northwest Side resulted in one person critically injured and two others hospitalized. The incident raises concerns about safety regulations for off-road vehicles as new legislation is considered in Illinois.
A collision between an SUV and an ATV on the Northwest Side of Chicago resulted in two injuries, one of which is critical. The incident occurred on Tuesday night as the SUV turned into a parking lot, striking the ATV.
A technology issue led to the grounding of American Airlines flights across the U.S., causing significant delays and cancellations at Chicago airports. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop for the airline, but operations are resuming as systems come back online.
Security videos show the woman was knocked to the ground as she carried her bicycle through the gate the morning of July 10, 2025.
A 30-year-old woman's body was recovered from a pond in Tinley Park after her car crashed into the water. The incident occurred following strong storms in the area, and efforts to rescue her were unsuccessful as the vehicle sank quickly.
A small plane made an emergency landing on Huntington State Beach shortly after takeoff, with no injuries reported. The pilot and his 16-year-old nephew managed to land safely after experiencing engine failure.
The City of Evanston announced that crane lifts are scheduled for Thursday, July 30, with Friday, July 31 as a backup day, to install rooftop equipment at 2020 Ridge Ave. As the crane will need the full width of the street, Ridge Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic in both directions on the
A new study suggests driverless cars like Waymo may have a safety edge over people behind the wheel, but what is the data actually showing? Waymos make headlines pretty often these days — usually when they shut down in traffic during storms or power outages. But now, a new study from the Insuran
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