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Illinois State Police Investigate Possible Dan Ryan Expressway Shooting
State police are investigating a possible shooting Sunday morning on Interstate 94 on the South Side. Two people walked into an area hospital about 12:35 and reported they had been shot on northbound I-94 near 59th Street, Illinois State Police said. Both had non-life-threatening injuries, according to state police. All northbound lanes of I-94 from 67th Street to 51st Street were closed down...
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At Least 9 Injured in Dan Ryan Crash, Authorities Say
At least 9 people were injured in a crash early Sunday on the Dan Ryan Expressway near Bronzeville. The crash happened about 1:30 a.m. in the inbound lanes near 31st Street, Chicago fire officials said. Nine people were transported to area hospitals – one with serious to critical injuries – while another person refused medical attention, officials said. Illinois State…
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Driver Flees Dan Ryan Crash on South Side
A hit-and-run crash was reported Saturday morning on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the South Side. About 1:30 a.m., a vehicle was southbound at a high rate of speed on Interstate 94 at 83rd Street when it struck the back of another vehicle, causing it to overturn, Illinois State Police said. The vehicle that caused the crash veered off the…
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4 Injured in Separate Dan Ryan Crashes Near Chatham
Four people were injured in two separate crashes Saturday morning on Interstate 94 near Chatham on the South Side, according to Illinois State police. About 1:10 a.m. Illinois State police responded to the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan near 67th Street, where a vehicle had struck the left concrete median and burst into flames. One person was taken to…
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NuNu the Horse Living on Tinley Park Farm Following Controversial Ride on Expressway
A horse that was involved in a protest on the Dan Ryan Expressway last week is now getting around-the-clock care at a Tinley Park facility. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports
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Horse That Captured Hearts During Controversial Ride on Dan Ryan Now Living on Suburban Farm
A horse that was involved in a protest on the Dan Ryan Expressway last week is now getting around-the-clock care at a Tinley Park facility. The horse, named NuNu, suffered a bloody wound to one of her hooves as well as sores on her side after a man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy” rode her for seven miles on the…
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‘I'd Do It Again': Dreadhead Cowboy Plans More Protests Similar to Dan Ryan Horse Ride
Defying criticism of his controversial horse ride on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago this week, the “Dreadhead Cowboy” told reporters Thursday he would consider repeating the ride in support of a cause he feels passionate about. “Yes, I’d do it again,” Adam Hollingsworth said Thursday, noting he plans to continue protests to raise awareness for “Kids Lives Matter.”...
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Horse Allegedly Ridden by ‘Dreadhead Cowboy' on Dan Ryan May Have to be Euthanized, Officials Say
The horse the man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy” allegedly rode down the Dan Ryan Expressway on Monday could be euthanized after it suffered serious injuries during the ride, prosecutors said Wednesday. During a court appearance, Adam Hollingsworth, the man who allegedly rode the horse onto a busy highway during rush hour earlier this week, was ordered held on $25,000…
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‘Dreadhead Cowboy' Faces New Charge After Riding Horse on Dan Ryan Expressway
The so-called “Dreadhead Cowboy” is now facing a new charge after he rode a horse for miles down the Dan Ryan Expressway during rush hour. Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Chicago's ‘Dreadhead Cowboy' Faces Additional Charge After Dan Ryan Ride Monday
The Chicago man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy” is facing an additional charge Tuesday, a day after he rode his horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway amid rush hour traffic. The man, whose real name is Adam Hollingsworth, is now charged with obstructing traffic. Previously he had been charged with reckless conduct, disobeying a police officer, and criminal trespass to...
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Supporters Back ‘Dreadhead Cowboy's' Dan Ryan Ride, While Mayor Lori Lightfoot Derides ‘Stunt'
The Chicago man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy” is facing charges after he rode his horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway Monday, and his actions have inspired strong reactions on both sides in that ride’s aftermath. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has the story.
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‘Dreadhead Cowboy' Faces Multiple Charges After Riding Horse Onto Dan Ryan Expressway
The man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy” is facing multiple charges after he rode his horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway during rush hour on Monday, according to Illinois State Police. Adam Hollingsworth, who has become well-known in the city for riding his horse during a variety of protests and events, was arrested and is facing charges of reckless conduct,…
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Sky 5: ‘Census Cowboy' Rides Horse on Dan Ryan Expressway
The man who has become known as the “Dread Head Cowboy” in Chicago was spotted riding his horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway Monday afternoon, with a motorcycle escort accompanying him.
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‘Census Cowboy' Taken Into Custody After Riding Horse on Dan Ryan Expressway Amid Rush Hour Traffic
The man who has become known as the “Dread Head Cowboy” in Chicago was spotted riding his horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway Monday afternoon, with a motorcycle escort accompanying him. The unique scene unfolded on the southbound side of the expressway just after 4 p.m. Monday, with the man riding his horse near 63rd Street when NBC’s Sky 5…
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Watch: ‘Census Cowboy' Takes Horse on Ride Down Dan Ryan Expressway
The man dubbed the “Census Cowboy” took his horse down Chicago’s Dan Ryan Expressway Monday afternoon during rush hour.
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Person Shot on Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago's South Side
One person was injured in a shooting Friday on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the South Side.
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Person Injured After Dan Ryan Expressway Shooting, According to Illinois State Police
Illinois State Police are investigating after a person was hurt in a weekend shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday morning. According to authorities, officers responded to an emergency call from the expressway at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday. Police say a person was riding in a car near 67th Street on the northbound side of the expressway when a person…
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4 Hurt in Dan Ryan Crash
Four people were injured in a crash Sunday on the Dan Ryan Expressway near Chatham on the South Side. The two-vehicle crash happened at 2:18 a.m. on northbound I-94 near 87th Street, according to Illinois State Police. Two people were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and two others were taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn,…
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Protesters Bypass Dan Ryan Expressway, Head Toward Downtown
A group of protesters headed downtown Saturday, despite previously announced plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Here's a Look at Protesters Marching the Streets of Chicago Saturday
A group of protesters appeared to head toward downtown Saturday, despite previously announced plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway. The group started marching in Chicago, heading east on 47th Street toward Indiana Avenue and appearing to avoid the Dan Ryan Expressway despite earlier plans to shut it down. Protesters continued marching toward Grant Park for an expected rally….