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• 1 dead in 4-vehicle crash on I-270 in Glen Carbon

  • Illinois
  • Glen Carbon
  • I-270

  • source: Bing
  • 17 views
  • Sep 25, 2026 09:30am
  270

  One person died in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 just east of Illinois Route 157 early Thursday morning, State Police said. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a ... Read More

• Montague Road detour scheduled for westbound U.S. 20 bypass during weekend repairs

  • Illinois
  • Montague Rd

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Sep 24, 2026 3:35pm
  ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) - Westbound traffic on the U.S. 20 bypass at Montague Road will be closed. Drivers traveling along the bypass will be detoured using the exit and entrance ramps at Montague Road. Read More

• Fatal crash on 270 near Glen Carbon

  • Illinois
  • Glen Carbon
  • I-270

  • source: Bing
  • 33 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 06:50am
  270

  One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 earlier this morning. It happened around 5:00am today (Thurs) in the westbound lanes of I-270 near the Highway 157 ... Read More

• Fatal four-vehicle crash closes westbound I-270 near Glen Carbon on Sept. 24

  • Illinois
  • Glen Carbon
  • I-270

  • source: Bing
  • 29 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 06:25am
  270

  This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available. Read More

• Illinois State Police confirms death in IL-336 crash

  • Illinois
  • Northbound

  • source: Bing
  • 16 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 05:10am
  According to officials with the Adams County Sheriff's Department, traffic on the northbound lane of IL-336 at at the intersection of North 1925th near Mendon, Illinois ... Read More

• 1 dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-270 in Glen Carbon; westbound lanes closed

  • Illinois
  • Westbound

  • source: Bing
  • 63 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 04:23am
  MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A portion of Interstate 270 is closed Thursday morning after a person was killed in an multi-vehicle crash in Glen Carbon. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), the ... Read More

• 1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-270 in Glen Carbon; westbound lanes closed

  • Illinois
  • Westbound

  • source: Bing
  • 20 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 04:23am
  MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A portion of Interstate 270 is closed Thursday morning after a person was killed in an multi-vehicle crash in Glen Carbon. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), the ... Read More

• Westbound I-270 reopens in Glen Carbon hours after fatal crash

  • Illinois
  • Westbound

  • source: Bing
  • 14 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 04:21am
  A fatal crash closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 270 in Glen Carbon Thursday morning. The Illinois Department of Transportation said the crash occurred just after 5 a.m. near the IL-157 exit. Read More

• Fatal crash closes westbound I-270 in Glen Carbon

  • Illinois
  • Westbound

  • source: Bing
  • 46 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 04:21am
  A fatal crash closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 270 in Glen Carbon Thursday morning. The Illinois Department of Transportation said the crash occurred just after 5 a.m. near the IL-157 exit. Read More

• 1 dead in 4-vehicle rollover crash on I-270 in Glen Carbon; westbound lanes blocked

  • Illinois
  • Westbound

  • source: Bing
  • 41 views
  • Sep 24, 2026 03:52am
  Crews have closed westbound lanes of Interstate 270 in Glen Carbon after a crash on Thursday morning. Read More

• Crash involves vehicles on Interstate 74 East

  • Illinois
  • I-74

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Sep 22, 2026 5:22pm
  74

  Shortly after 9 p.m. Monday, emergency vehicles and responders were on the scene of a crash just past Exit 5 to Interstate 280 West. Our Quad Cities News crew saw the crash site, where traffic ... Read More

• Traffic alert: Overnight roadwork on westbound I-74 starting Wednesday

  • Illinois
  • Westbound

  • source: Bing
  • 39 views
  • Sep 21, 2026 09:43am
  Drivers should expect overnight lane shifts and barrier work on westbound Interstate 74 starting early Wednesday morning through Saturday. Read More

• Concrete barrier falls from Route 53 onto Palatine Road in Palatine, Illinois

  • Illinois
  • Route 53

  • source: Bing
  • 32 views
  • Sep 21, 2026 05:55am
  53

  Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before. Read More

• Road reopens after concrete barrier falls on Route 53 in Palatine, Illinois

  • Illinois
  • Route 53

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • Sep 21, 2026 05:52am
  53

  Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before. Read More

• Pedestrian struck, killed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

  • Illinois
  • N Lake Shore Dr S

  • source: Bing
  • 35 views
  • Sep 19, 2026 02:54am
  Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive reopened to traffic early Saturday after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities said. Read More

• Man killed in early morning crash in Aurora

  • Illinois
  • Aurora
  • Eola Rd

  • source: Bing
  • 32 views
  • Sep 18, 2026 09:28am
  The Aurora Police Department is investigating a two-car crash that killed a man Friday morning at Eola Road and McCoy Drive. The rollover crash happened around 5 a.m. A 29-year-old man passenger was ... Read More

• Illinois State Police investigate fatal crash on I-90 near Newburg Road

  • Illinois
  • I90

  • source: Bing
  • 42 views
  • Sep 15, 2026 11:30am
  A crash on I-90 near Newburg Road outside Cherry Valley halts traffic. Read More

• 111th Street Rail Crossing Shutdown Infuriates Alderman, Causes Traffic Nightmare: '100% Inexcusable'

  • Illinois
  • W 111th St

  • source: Bing
  • 18 views
  • Sep 15, 2026 06:00am
  A CSX spokesperson said a news release sent last week about the 14-day closure of the roadway between Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park had incorrect information. Read More

• 2 killed, 3 hurt in single-car crash in Ogle County

  • Illinois
  • I-39

  • source: Bing
  • 65 views
  • Sep 14, 2026 7:23pm
  39

  One adult and one child died in a rollover crash Saturday afternoon. Read More

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 4 days ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  National Seat Check Saturday is just a few days away! This Saturday, Sept. 26, FREE car seat safety checks will be available across the state. Certified technicians will help ensure your child is riding in the right car seat, and that it’s installed and fitted correctly. https://t.co/aOWShOjAyf

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Ramp closed to I-57 Southbound - Closed.

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Washington Street to Adkins Street

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

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