I-55
Pace Expanding Shoulder-Riding Buses
More shoulder-riding Pace buses begin to roam I-55 beginning Monday. WBBM’s Bob Roberts says an even bigger expansion may be in the works.
I-55 Crash Closes Southbound Lanes Near Joliet
One of the vehicles overturned in a ditch and the other vehicle was disabled in the left lane following the crash.
Man Dies From Crash On I-55 Near Plainfield
The driver of a car that became disabled in traffic on the Stevenson Expressway early Wednesday near southwest suburban Plainfield was killed when a semi plowed into his car and another car that stopped to help.
Pace To Increase Use Of Stevenson Expressway Shoulder
More Pace buses will be riding the shoulders of I-55 by next summer — and could possibly be taking riders between the Loop and southwest suburbs middays, and on specials to White Sox and Bears games.
1 Dead After Double-Decker Megabus Crashes Downstate
One person was killed and dozens of others were injured when a double-decker Megabus headed from Chicago to Missouri crashed into a concrete bridge support in southern Illinois.
Crash Involving Car, Semi Snags I-55
Interstate 55 was snagged as the morning rush began Monday, after a predawn crash left a semi-trailer truck on its side and a car demolished.
Feds Reveal Security Perimeter For NATO Summit
The U.S. Secret Service has revealed security measures for next month’s NATO summit, which will push protesters a bit further away from McCormick Place than they originally planned to be.
Dump Truck Flips Over, Spills Debris On Ramp From Stevenson To Tri-State
A dump truck full of construction debris flipped over on a ramp between the Stevenson Expressway and the Tri-State Tollway early Monday, causing major backups.
Pace To Add More Buses To Stevenson Expressway
It has been four months since Pace buses began roaring up and down the shoulders of Interstate 55, and the program is proving so successful that Pace is adding buses and extending one of the lines.
Icy Roads Blamed For Serious Crashes Across Area
Treacherous, ice-covered roads early Thursday were blamed for numerous serious accidents across the Chicago area.
1 Week Until Pace Begins Using Stevenson Shoulder For Buses
In one week, Pace buses will begin using the newly-widened shoulders of the Stevenson Expressway.
Multiple Injuries In 2 Separate Crashes On I-55
Two separate crashes involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 55 in Will County, leaving several people seriously injured.
Crews Pry Door Off Car For Rescue After I-55 Crash
Fire Department crews had to pry the door off a car in a crash on the Stevenson Expressway, leaving traffic tied up for miles.
Updated: Lanes On Ryan Re-Opened After Dump Truck Hits Sign
Traffic headaches should lessen Saturday afternoon as crews have re-opened the Dan Ryan Expressway near Cermak Road, 12 hours after a dump truck hit an overhead highway sign and left it ‘caved in and leaning’ over drivers.
Pace Buses Will Ride On Stevenson Expressway
Pace express buses will begin riding the shoulders of the Stevenson Expressway this fall, in an attempt to speed up schedules.
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