Interstate 55
Chicago Firefighter Dies In Motorcycle Crash Downstate
A Chicago firefighter and paramedic was killed in a motorcycle crash near Springfield on Thursday.
Pedestrian, State Trooper Hurt On I-55 Near Lemont
A pedestrian and an Illinois State Police trooper were hospitalized after a “serious traffic crash” on Interstate 55 near southwest suburban Lemont.
Plainfield Man Struck And Killed On I-55
Ryan Knudsen, 22, of Plainfield, was struck while walking on the shoulder of I-55, just north of Route 30, around 5:22 a.m., according to Illinois State Police Joliet District 5.
Two More Lawsuits Filed Over Fatal Downstate Megabus Crash
Two college students and a Chicago family have now filed lawsuits against Megabus over this month’s fatal crash downstate, when a double-decker vehicle blew a tire and crashed into a pillar on Interstate 55.
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.
Motorcyclist Killed In I-80 Crash
A Plainfield motorcyclist died in a crash with a sport-utility vehicle Friday afternoon on Interstate 80 near southwest suburban Shorewood.
Lawmakers OK Plan For Illiana Expressway
Illinois lawmakers have fast-tracked a plan to relieve traffic congestion on Chicago area and northwest Indiana interstates.
Car Goes Off Overpass, Ends Up On Roof On I-55
A 20-year-old woman and her baby are expected to survive after the car they were in went off a bridge Saturday night on Route 83 and onto the southbound lanes 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.
Woman Goes Into Labor After I-55 Crash
For one mother, this Mother’s Day will be one she’ll likely never forget; she went into labor after she was involved in a seven-car pileup on the Stevenson Expressway.
Up To 6 Cars Crash On I-55
As many as six vehicles were involved in an accident Wednesday on Interstate 55 near Joliet.
Motorists Trapped In Joliet
A travel ban is in effect for several collar counties, after commuters became trapped on area expressways overnight.
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