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Man Survives Violent Crash on I-355
A man named Kevin Ramos is lucky to be alive after his car slid on a slick patch on I-355, flew over a bridge and onto a street below. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports
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Winter Storm Snarls Traffic, Strands Cars in Chicago Area
The winter storm pounding the Chicago area is causing traffic headaches and concerns across the region, with authorities urging motorists to stay off the roads if at all possible. In suburban Bedford Park, Archer Avenue is now closed between Roberts Road and 63rd Street due to multiple vehicles being trapped in the snow, according to authorities and Total Traffic. In…
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Chicago Skyway Ramp Onto Dan Ryan Closed Due to Wintry Conditions
As a winter storm begins to move its way into the region, the Illinois Department of Transportation says that the ramp from the inbound Chicago Skyway onto the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway has been closed due to hazardous conditions. According to a message posted to social media, the ramp was shut down Monday evening as a result of the weather,…
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Southbound Lanes of Interstate 94 Shut Down Near 147th Street After Reported Shooting
The southbound lanes of Interstate 94 are shut down near 147th Street as Illinois State Police investigate an expressway shooting. According to police, state troopers received reports of a shooting near 147th Street at approximately 3:18 p.m. Thursday. Police say no injuries have been reported, but at approximately 4:50 p.m., all southbound lanes of the highway were closed, with traffic…
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Tips for Getting Around Chicago This Weekend
Four CTA stations are closed Feb. 22 and 23, but first – a few notes on some closures announced by the Illinois Department of Transportation. IDOT says starting Monday, the Canfield off-ramp from the outbound Kennedy Expressway will close for improvements for about six months. This is in the area out near O’Hare International Airport where there is a major…
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Tips for Getting Around Chicago This Weekend
Milder weather is bringing road work and track work to Chicago and the Suburbs. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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Chicago Traffic: How to Get Around During NBA All-Star Weekend
Chicago is playing host to the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, and the event has evolved into much more than one game. There are now multiple sites for events, so it may be a good idea to plan for your ride or drive to the different venues.
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Chicago Traffic: How to Get Around During NBA All-Star Weekend
Chicago is playing host to the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, and the event has evolved into much more than one game, and there are multiple host sites. Kye Martin has your insider tips.
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Tips For Getting Around Chicago This Weekend
Starting Friday night, the Chicago Department of Transportation will close Lake Street over the Chicago River to do maintenance work on the bridge structure. CDOT says not only will this impact drivers, but CTA “L” trains (Green and Pink lines) will be delayed at that point as well. For drivers, the detour through 3 p.m. Sunday is to take Clinton…
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Tips For Getting Around Chicago This Weekend
Chicago traffic reporter Kye Martin has your guide to construction and service changes on the roads and rails, Feb. 7-9.
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Overnight Snow Makes for Hazardous Tuesday Morning Commute
Bands of steady snowfall that moved across the Chicago area early Tuesday made for hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute – and it’s not over yet.
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Slick Road Conditions Threaten Tuesday Morning Commute
Slick road conditions made for a difficult Tuesday morning commute. Susan Carlson reports.
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New Year's Eve Forecast
Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.