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Illinois
SB I-355 entrance ramp from 63rd St. is closed
Crash involving a car that hit a pole and is now off the ramp and into the grass.
Crews on scene.
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SB I-355 entrance ramp from 63rd St. is closed
Crash involving a car that hit a pole and is now off the ramp and into the grass.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Illinois
SB I-355 entrance ramp from 63rd St. is closed
Crash involving a car that hit a pole and is now off the ramp and into the grass.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
SB I-355 entrance ramp from 63rd St. is closed
Crash involving a car that hit a pole and is now off the ramp and into the grass.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Illinois
NB I-294 is jammed from the Mile Long Bridge to I-55.
Blame it on earlier overnight roadwork, ongoing roadwork, and a disabled semi-truck in the right lane past I-55.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 is jammed from the Mile Long Bridge to I-55.
Blame it on earlier overnight roadwork, ongoing roadwork, and a disabled semi-truck in the right lane past I-55.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Illinois
NB I-294 is jammed from the Mile Long Bridge to I-55.
Blame it on earlier overnight roadwork, ongoing roadwork, and a disabled semi-truck in the right lane past I-55.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 is jammed from the Mile Long Bridge to I-55.
Blame it on earlier overnight roadwork, ongoing roadwork, and a disabled semi-truck in the right lane past I-55.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
EB I-90 entrance ramp from Elmhurst Rd.
Crash on the ramp partially blocking the ramp. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 entrance ramp from Elmhurst Rd.
Crash on the ramp partially blocking the ramp. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Illinois
EB I-90 entrance ramp from Elmhurst Rd.
Crash on the ramp partially blocking the ramp. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 entrance ramp from Elmhurst Rd.
Crash on the ramp partially blocking the ramp. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
NB I-294 past 75th St.
Semi-truck crash involving a truck in the ditch.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 past 75th St.
Semi-truck crash involving a truck in the ditch.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Illinois
NB I-294 past 75th St.
Semi-truck crash involving a truck in the ditch.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 past 75th St.
Semi-truck crash involving a truck in the ditch.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
NB I-294 at I-55
Semi-truck crash on the right shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at I-55
Semi-truck crash on the right shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Illinois
NB I-294 at I-55
Semi-truck crash on the right shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at I-55
Semi-truck crash on the right shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
NB I-294 near Cicero
Crash involving at least two trucks.
Right lane and right shoulder blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 near Cicero
Crash involving at least two trucks.
Right lane and right shoulder blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Illinois
NB I-294 near Cicero
Crash involving at least two trucks.
Right lane and right shoulder blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 near Cicero
Crash involving at least two trucks.
Right lane and right shoulder blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash blocking the right lane and right shoulder
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash blocking the right lane and right shoulder
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Illinois
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash blocking the right lane and right shoulder
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash blocking the right lane and right shoulder
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Indiana
EB I-80/94 near Indianapolis Blvd.
Crash in the left lane. Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
EB I-80/94 near Indianapolis Blvd.
Crash in the left lane. Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Indiana
EB I-80/94 near Indianapolis Blvd.
Crash in the left lane. Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
EB I-80/94 near Indianapolis Blvd.
Crash in the left lane. Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
Chicago
This is what we are dealing with today on the roads.
Every one of those yellowish icons is a crash.
Welcome to the Winter season in the Fall season.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
This is what we are dealing with today on the roads.
Every one of those yellowish icons is a crash.
Welcome to the Winter season in the Fall season.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Chicago
This is what we are dealing with today on the roads.
Every one of those yellowish icons is a crash.
Welcome to the Winter season in the Fall season.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
This is what we are dealing with today on the roads.
Every one of those yellowish icons is a crash.
Welcome to the Winter season in the Fall season.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
SB Tri-State Tollway near Rte. 137
Crash in the median. Crews on scene. Car and a truck involved.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
SB Tri-State Tollway near Rte. 137
Crash in the median. Crews on scene. Car and a truck involved.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Illinois
SB Tri-State Tollway near Rte. 137
Crash in the median. Crews on scene. Car and a truck involved.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
SB Tri-State Tollway near Rte. 137
Crash in the median. Crews on scene. Car and a truck involved.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
WB I-90 near Busse Rd.
Crash on the right shoulder involving a Pace bus.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
WB I-90 near Busse Rd.
Crash on the right shoulder involving a Pace bus.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Illinois
WB I-90 near Busse Rd.
Crash on the right shoulder involving a Pace bus.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
WB I-90 near Busse Rd.
Crash on the right shoulder involving a Pace bus.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Illinois
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash in the left lane and left shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash in the left lane and left shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Illinois
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash in the left lane and left shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at I-55
Crash in the left lane and left shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
EB Rte. 390 approaching Prospect Ave.
Crash blocking the left shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB Rte. 390 approaching Prospect Ave.
Crash blocking the left shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
October 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Illinois
EB Rte. 390 approaching Prospect Ave.
Crash blocking the left shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB Rte. 390 approaching Prospect Ave.
Crash blocking the left shoulder. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
October 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Chicago
SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. at North Ave.
Crash in 2 left lanes. Crews on scene.
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SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. at North Ave.
Crash in 2 left lanes. Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Chicago
SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. at North Ave.
Crash in 2 left lanes. Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. at North Ave.
Crash in 2 left lanes. Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
EB I-90 near Tyrell Rd. Near the town of Gilberts.
3 vehicle crash on the right shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 near Tyrell Rd. Near the town of Gilberts.
3 vehicle crash on the right shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
October 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Illinois
EB I-90 near Tyrell Rd. Near the town of Gilberts.
3 vehicle crash on the right shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 near Tyrell Rd. Near the town of Gilberts.
3 vehicle crash on the right shoulder.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Marengo area
EB I-90 by Anthony Rd.
Multi-vehicle crash. Vehicle in the grass. One patient on the ground. Crews on scene. Two right lanes blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 by Anthony Rd.
Multi-vehicle crash. Vehicle in the grass. One patient on the ground. Crews on scene. Two right lanes blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Marengo area
EB I-90 by Anthony Rd.
Multi-vehicle crash. Vehicle in the grass. One patient on the ground. Crews on scene. Two right lanes blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 by Anthony Rd.
Multi-vehicle crash. Vehicle in the grass. One patient on the ground. Crews on scene. Two right lanes blocked.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Indiana
NB I-65 past 61st Ave.
Crash involving 4 or 5 vehicles. Crews responding.
NB I-65 backed up from U.S. 30 to the scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
NB I-65 past 61st Ave.
Crash involving 4 or 5 vehicles. Crews responding.
NB I-65 backed up from U.S. 30 to the scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
October 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Indiana
NB I-65 past 61st Ave.
Crash involving 4 or 5 vehicles. Crews responding.
NB I-65 backed up from U.S. 30 to the scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
NB I-65 past 61st Ave.
Crash involving 4 or 5 vehicles. Crews responding.
NB I-65 backed up from U.S. 30 to the scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
NB I-294 at the Mile Long Bridge.
Crash blocking the left lane. Crews are responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at the Mile Long Bridge.
Crash blocking the left lane. Crews are responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
October 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Illinois
NB I-294 at the Mile Long Bridge.
Crash blocking the left lane. Crews are responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB I-294 at the Mile Long Bridge.
Crash blocking the left lane. Crews are responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Chicago
OB Dan Ryan in the express lanes approaching 31st St.
All lanes remain blocked. Traffic diverted into local lanes.
Unfortunately this crash has resulted in a fatality. The investigation continues until further notice.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Dan Ryan in the express lanes approaching 31st St.
All lanes remain blocked. Traffic diverted into local lanes.
Unfortunately this crash has resulted in a fatality. The investigation continues until further notice.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
October 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Chicago
OB Dan Ryan in the express lanes approaching 31st St.
All lanes remain blocked. Traffic diverted into local lanes.
Unfortunately this crash has resulted in a fatality. The investigation continues until further notice.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Dan Ryan in the express lanes approaching 31st St.
All lanes remain blocked. Traffic diverted into local lanes.
Unfortunately this crash has resulted in a fatality. The investigation continues until further notice.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
September 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Illinois
EB I-90 between Arlington Heights Rd. and Elmhurst Rd. Earlier overnight work has finally been cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Still a crash on the left shoulder with crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 between Arlington Heights Rd. and Elmhurst Rd. Earlier overnight work has finally been cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Still a crash on the left shoulder with crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
September 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Illinois
EB I-90 between Arlington Heights Rd. and Elmhurst Rd. Earlier overnight work has finally been cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Still a crash on the left shoulder with crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 between Arlington Heights Rd. and Elmhurst Rd. Earlier overnight work has finally been cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Still a crash on the left shoulder with crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
EB I-90 near Elmhurst Rd.
Earlier crash cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Crash on the left shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 near Elmhurst Rd.
Earlier crash cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Crash on the left shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Illinois
EB I-90 near Elmhurst Rd.
Earlier crash cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Crash on the left shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-90 near Elmhurst Rd.
Earlier crash cleared.
EB I-90 near Arlington Heights Rd.
Crash on the left shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner