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Chicago is home to the nation's top freight bottleneck illinois | I-294 N |
294	Congestion at the interchange of Interstate 294 and Interstates 290 / 88 surpasses longstanding bottleneck in Fort Lee, N.J., to top ATRI's 15th annual list of the worst truck traffic in the country.[...] Feb 19, 2026 1:36pm | 7 views | source: Bing

Strangers come together to save unresponsive Illinois man on Florida highway US Highway 75 |
75	Donald Porter and his wife, Sharon Porter, were returning to Illinois from Florida when he went into cardiac arrest.[...] Feb 19, 2026 1:19pm | 4 views | source: Bing

Detours suggested for truck traffic crossing Mississippi River illinois | I-72 |
72	Suggested detours have been announced for commercial truck traffic following the closure of the Quincy Memorial Bridge carrying eastbound U.S. 24 over the Mississippi River.[...] Feb 19, 2026 01:24am | 5 views | source: Bing

Overturned 18-wheeler blocks traffic on I-35 in Dallas texas | I-35 |
35	An overturned 18-wheeler is causing significant traffic disruptions on southbound Interstate 35 at Illinois Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department.[...] Feb 18, 2026 9:34pm | 16 views | source: Bing

All southbound lanes of I35E at Illinois in Dallas closed due to overturned 18-wheeler, officials says texas | I35e N |
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says the trailer is blocking all lanes of traffic and leaking fuel.[...] Feb 18, 2026 7:07pm | 8 views | source: Bing

I-35E at Illinois in Dallas now open after overturned 18-wheeler caused hours long closure, officials says 35e Southbound |
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says the trailer was blocking all lanes of traffic and leaking fuel.[...] Feb 18, 2026 6:50pm | 6 views | source: Bing

Chicago-area interstates ranked worst bottlenecks in the country illinois | I-294 N |
294	HILLSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago suburb has gotten the title of having the worst traffic bottleneck in the country. The interchange where I-290 crosses and merges with I-294 and I-88 has the worst ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 5:51pm | 8 views | source: Bing

Driver charged after crashing into state trooper's squad car in suburban Chicago: police illinois | I-80 |
80	A driver is facing multiple charges after striking an Illinois State Police squad car on Interstate 80 in suburban Chicago last weekend.[...] Feb 17, 2026 5:47pm | 15 views | source: Bing

Trailer Carrying Corn Overturns on Interstate 255 in Godfrey I-255 |
255	GODFREY - A trailer hauling corn overturned Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Interstate 255 / Illinois 111 interchange in Godfrey, prompting a multi-agency ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 2:22pm | 7 views | source: Bing

Load spill on highway ramp at Godfrey illinois | Route 111 |
111	A tractor-trailer carrying grain crashed late Tuesday morning on the ramp from Route 111 to southbound 255 in Godfrey.[...] Feb 17, 2026 11:25am | 0 view | source: Bing

Two men arrested after fleeing traffic stop in Rockford illinois | Traffic Stopped |
Rockford Police announced the arrest of two men over the weekend after they drove away from police during a traffic stop. However, officers had attached a GPS tracker to their car and were able to ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 09:25am | 14 views | source: Bing

Suspect in 2025 armed robbery arrested after traffic stop in Naperville: Cops illinois | Traffic Stopped |
Timmothy Hadley, 18, was taken into custody after a traffic stop on Feb. 11.[...] Feb 17, 2026 09:07am | 16 views | source: Bing

Traffic reports as IDOT begins demolition of CWLP bridge illinois | I-55 |
55	A project to remove the unused CWLP railroad bridge over Interstate 55, at milepost 94, is now underway. We're tracking your traffic report to see how your morning commute will be impacted. More than ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 06:49am | 18 views | source: Bing

Carmi bicyclist killed in weekend crash on Illinois Highway 37 State Highway 37 |
A Carmi man has died following a Saturday evening collision between a vehicle and a bicycle in Franklin County, Illinois.[...] Feb 16, 2026 08:23am | 5 views | source: Bing

2 killed when car crashes, catches fire beneath Eisenhower Expressway overpass on Chicago's Near West Side illinois | I-290 Near Near West |
290	Two people were killed early Sunday when the car in which they were traveling crashed into a support column under the Eisenhower Expressway on the Near West Side and caught fire.[...] Feb 15, 2026 04:52am | 13 views | source: Bing

Joliet man killed in fiery crash at Will County intersection illinois | Joliett |
Illinois State Police said the collision between a car and a tractor-trailer occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Friday.[...] Feb 14, 2026 10:35am | 17 views | source: Bing

Fatal crash renews long-standing safety concerns at Will County intersection Beecher | illinois | IL-1 |
The Beecher Fire Protection District in suburban Will County said it will continue to call for safety improvements at an intersection where one person died in a fiery crash between a semi and two cars ...[...] Feb 13, 2026 5:27pm | 24 views | source: Bing

Chicago Rockford International Airport Sets Passenger Record in 2025 illinois | Airport |
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) reported record passenger traffic and continued cargo growth in 2025, marking another milestone year for the Illinois gateway.[...] Feb 13, 2026 08:57am | 15 views | source: Bing

Car driver cited after crash with semi causes injuries on interstate in Peoria County Peoria | illinois | I-74 |
74	PEORIA COUNTY ( 25News Now) - A driver was cited numerous times after a crash with a semi Thursday night that sent two to a hospital. Illinois State Police said the crash involving a car and a semi ...[...] Feb 13, 2026 06:14am | 43 views | source: Bing

Crews respond to crash at E. Walnut, S. Cedarview in Carbondale illinois | E Walnut St |
Crews responded to a crash at the intersection of E. Walnut and S. Cedarview on Thursday afternoon, February 12.[...] Feb 12, 2026 6:30pm | 15 views | source: Bing

Toddler among 3 hospitalized after multiple-vehicle crash causes heavy delays on I-94 near Waukegan illinois | I-94 |
94	A toddler was among three people hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash caused heavy traffic backups on Interstate 94 near Waukegan Wednesday evening, authorities said.[...] Feb 12, 2026 3:30pm | 17 views | source: Bing

2 drivers hurt in crash in Huntley, Illinois; one car ends up near pond illinois | Near Accident |
Two drivers were injured in a crash in Huntley, Illinois, northwest of Chicago on Thursday morning.[...] Feb 12, 2026 2:22pm | 17 views | source: Bing

Eastbound lanes open after crash at E. Walnut, S. Cedarview in Carbondale illinois | E Walnut St |
Crews have cleared the scene after a crash at the intersection of E. Walnut and S. Cedarview on Thursday afternoon, February 12.[...] Feb 12, 2026 12:30pm | 15 views | source: Bing

Roadwork set to begin at Randall and Higgins roads, last rest of year Randall Road |
Temporary lane closures are expected to cause traffic congestion around the intersection of Randall Road and Illinois Route 72-Higgins Road in northern Kane County. Construction is anticipated to ...[...] Feb 12, 2026 05:08am | 21 views | source: Bing

Road closure following multi-car accident on I-55 illinois | Northbound |
LOGAN COUNTY, Ill. (WICS / WRSP)- Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded Wednesday afternoon to a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 in Logan County. The crash occurred at approximately 3:49 p.m. in the ...[...] Feb 11, 2026 3:20pm | 17 views | source: Bing

3 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash near Gurnee, Illinois illinois | I-94 Near Gurnee |
94	Three people were injured in a car crash Wednesday afternoon on the Tri-State Tollway near north suburban Gurnee.[...] Feb 11, 2026 3:18pm | 24 views | source: Bing

Part of I-290 shut down after vehicle strikes pedestrian: ISP illinois | I290 |
Outbound I-290 traffic is shut down between Kostner and Cicero avenues after a crash on Chicago's West Side, Illinois State Police said.[...] Feb 11, 2026 03:47am | 21 views | source: Bing

IDOT to close Illinois 157, 162 intersection in Glen Carbon starting Feb. 26 illinois | I-70 Westbound Archi |
70	The intersection will not reopen until July 2027.[...] Feb 10, 2026 10:38am | 0 view | source: Bing

Illinois State Police hunt for driver after squad car crash illinois | State-route-53 |
Illinois State Police are searching for the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup truck that smashed into a trooper's squad car as they were pulled over to help a stranded motorist on Monday morning.[...] Feb 10, 2026 09:15am | 24 views | source: Bing

Morning traffic into Peoria slowed after apparent crash on bridge Peoria | illinois | I-74 |
74	EAST PEORIA ( 25News Now) - A crash on the Murray Baker Bridge is slowing Tuesday morning traffic. A backup of traffic can be seen in the westbound lanes of Interstate 74 at the Murray Baker on ...[...] Feb 10, 2026 07:08am | 22 views | source: Bing

All westbound lanes of Murray Baker open after rollover crash Peoria | illinois | I-74 |
74	EAST PEORIA ( 25News Now) - A crash on the Murray Baker Bridge is slowing Tuesday morning traffic. A backup of traffic can be seen in the westbound lanes of Interstate 74 at the Murray Baker on ...[...] Feb 10, 2026 07:08am | 17 views | source: Bing

UPDATE: All lanes on the Murray Baker Bridge have reopened illinois | I-74 |
74	A Tuesday morning collision on the Murray Braker Bridge caused major traffic delays and resulted in the closure of all westbound lanes, with no injuries reported.[...] Feb 10, 2026 06:58am | 0 view | source: Bing

Northbound lanes of N. Illinois Ave. blocked in Carbondale due to crash illinois | Northbound |
Crews are on the scene of a crash on North Illinois Avenue in Carbondale. According to Carbondale police, northbound lanes are closed, as of 2:45 p.m. They say the crash happened in the 1900 block of ...[...] Feb 09, 2026 4:52pm | 20 views | source: Bing

Man killed in car crash in Galena illinois | Galena Road East Of |
Galena police are investigating a crash after a man died Sunday night.[...] Feb 09, 2026 3:31pm | 17 views | source: Bing

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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

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  Accident. Two right lanes blocked in #DanRyan on Dan Ryan (I-94) Inbound before 91st St, solid traffic back to Bishop Ford-57 Split #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Disabled vehicle cleared in #Eisenhower on Eisenhower (I-290) Inbound past St Charles Rd, solid traffic back to York Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Accident. Two right lanes blocked in #DanRyan on Dan Ryan (I-94) Inbound before 91st St, stop and go traffic back to Bishop Ford-57 Split #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Accident in #DanRyanExpyLanes on Dan Ryan (I-90/94) Expy Lanes Outbound before Chicago Skwy (I-90), solid traffic back to Pershing Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Disabled semi. Right lane blocked in #Eisenhower on Eisenhower (I-290) Inbound past St Charles Rd, solid traffic back to York Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Accident. Center lane blocked in #DanRyan on Dan Ryan (I-94) Inbound at Chicago Skwy (I-90), solid traffic back to 69th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  TotalTrafficCHI

  Disabled vehicle. Right lane blocked in #Eisenhower on Eisenhower (I-290) Inbound past St Charles Rd, solid traffic back to York Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  IDOT_Illinois

  Massac County: Starting Monday, March 2, lane reductions will resume on the I-24 Ohio River Bridge for Phase 2 of the rehabilitation project. Traffic will shift to westbound lanes, with one lane open each way through Oct. 13. Project details: https://t.co/jQCSLh23dp https://t.co/M9MvFpo0hk

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  TotalTrafficCHI

  Delays up to 25 minutes in #MetraUnPacificNorthwestLine on Metra Un Pacific Northwest Line: Metra Un Pacific Northwest - Main Line to Crystal Lake #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Accident in #I-55 on I-55 SB before Route 53, stop and go traffic back to Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) (S) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  IDOT_Illinois

  RT @IDOTDistrict6: Hey Quincy, IDOT posted two suggested detours for commercial truck traffic following the closure of the Quincy Memorial…

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  IDOT_Illinois

  Know before you go, check https://t.co/gB7JR5c0VB for current conditions and live traffic cameras along your route.

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  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to "incident" in #Wadsworth on Route 173 (Rosecrans Rd) EB between Route 41 and Kilbourne Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  IDOT_Illinois

  Know before you go, check https://t.co/gB7JR5c0VB for current conditions and live traffic cameras along your route.

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  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to accident in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 WB between Torrence Ave and Bishop Frd Fwy (I-94), solid traffic back to Cline Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Closed due to accident in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 WB between Torrence Ave and Bishop Frd Fwy (I-94), solid traffic back to Indianapolis Blvd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 2 days ago

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  Closed due to hazardous materials response in #MarshallCounty on County Rd 2900 East NB/SB between County Rd 500 North and County Rd 600 North #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Exit ramp closed due to stalled vehicle in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) SB off-ramp to EB Ogden Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 2 days ago

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  Closed due to police activity in #WestSide on Madison St WB between Ogden Ave / Ashland Ave and Paulina St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

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  Closed due to structure fire clean up in #SouthSide-Bronzeville on S Cottage Grv Ave NB/SB between 49th St and 48th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

Traffic Jam on il rt 47
	Gibson City | Illinois | Il Rt 47 stopped traffic at rr tracks[...] 3 days ago | By Anonymous | 35 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64 East
	O Fallon | Illinois | I-64 East Ive been in standstill traffic for 20 minutes, I think theres an accident ahead but not sure.[...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 145 views |

Traffic Jam on I 64
	Richview | Illinois | I-64 [...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 400 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 [...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 130 views |

Traffic Jam on I55
	Buncombe | Illinois | I55 Stuck in traffic dont see anything. [...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 132 views |

Traffic Jam on n
	Hinsdale | Illinois | N Traffic is completely stopped has not moved in over 10 min[...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 97 views |

Traffic Jam on east
	Island Lake | Illinois | East Dead stop eastbound [...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 173 views |

Traffic Jam on I-57 n
	Anna | Illinois | I-57 N Cant see, standstill north bound traffic[...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 176 views |

Traffic Jam on South
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | South At 64/57 split. Standstill on 57[...] 6 months ago | By Anonymous | 100 views |

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville | Illinois | 1-64 E [...] 7 months ago | By Anonymous | 105 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 [...] 7 months ago | By Anonymous | 122 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 141 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 124 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 115 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 114 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 Standstill traffic for the last hour[...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 158 views |

Traffic Jam on Traffic Jam
	Naperville | Illinois | Traffic Jam Traffic jam then heavy traffic [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 97 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Goreville | Illinois | I-24 [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 100 views |

Traffic Jam on S Cottage Grove Ave
	Crete | Illinois | S Cottage Grove Ave [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 92 views |

Accident on Randall Rd
	Elgin | Illinois | Randall Rd Traffic stopped. Randall Rd Blocked NB at College Green[...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 142 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 Traffic at stand still.[...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 130 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Okawville | Illinois | I-64 Standstill[...] 10 months ago | By Anonymous | 146 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Okawville | Illinois | I-64 Fires in the ditch with ambulance present. Smoke & fires for about a mile. Closer to the Okawville exit looked like the cause with more emergency vehicles. [...] 10 months ago | By Anonymous | 105 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64 WB
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 Wb Standstill 30 mins +[...] 10 months ago | By Anonymous | 135 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 [...] 1 year ago | By Anonymous | 148 views |

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