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CBS News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
2 Metra lines stopped after car hits bridge in Chicago
Train service was stopped on two Metra lines after a car hit a bridge on Friday morning. The crash at Armitage Avenue is impacting Metra's Union Pacific Northwest and Union Pacific North lines. No further details were immediately available on the crash. Metra Union Pacific Northwest train No. 605 is stopped near Ogilvie Transportation Center, and train No. 602 is stopped near Clybourn. Both inbound and outbound Metra UP-North are stopped near Clybourn. Kris Habermehl said a track inspection will need to be conducted for the trains to continue safely. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down lanes on Route 53 in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Illinois Route 53 is shut down in both directions after a deadly motorcycle crash in Arlington Heights, Illinois, early Monday morning. According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a dump truck near Rand Road just before 1:30 a.m. Kris Habermehl said the motorcycle driver hit a median, and the impact of the crash sent the driver into the southbound lanes. According to state police, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. All northbound and southbound lanes are closed. Traffic is being diverted to nearby exit ramps. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Police are investigating.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Deadly wrong-way crash shuts down northbound I-294 in north Chicago suburb
A deadly crash shut down the northbound lanes on I-294 in Glenview, Illinois. According to Illinois State Police, a car was driving southbound in the northbound lanes and hit another car near Golf Road just before 2 a.m. The wrong-way driver was pronounced dead on the scene. A horrific, fiery wrong way crash between a car & box truck on NB I-294 north of Golf Road has left one person dead & closed NB 294 Dempster-Willow TFN. Use Milwaukee Ave, Waukegan Rd or the OB Edens/Route 41 . (Photos: Captured News). More at — Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) June 25, 2025 The driver and passenger of the car that was hit were taken to a local hospital. The extent of their injuries was not immediately released. All northbound lanes are shut down just north of Golf Road. Kris Habermehl recommends commuters use Milwaukee Avenue, Waukegan Road, or the outbound Edens/Route 41 as alternate routes. The cause of the crash is under investigation. This is a developing story.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Crash involving motorcycle shuts down outbound lanes on Bishop Ford Freeway
A crash involving a motorcycle shut down outbound lanes on the Bishop Ford Freeway early Tuesday morning. Illinois State Police responded to a crash between a car and a motorcycle that caused the car to crash into a wall at Sibley Avenue. All southbound lanes have been closed since 3 a.m. between Dolton Boulevard and Sibley Avenue. According to Kris Habermehl, commuters should avoid the area and use Torrence Avenue. The extent of the injuries reported was not immediately available. Police are investigating.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
I-88 ramp to Route 83 closed for days after semi-truck crash in Oakbrook, Illinois
The I-88 ramp to Route 83 in Oakbrook, Illinois, is closed after a semi-truck damaged a support beam on Tuesday night. According to Illinois State Police, a commercial truck hauling an excavator attempted to go under the bridge just after 7 p.m. when it damaged the overpass. Illinois State Police said the truck damaged a support beam, impacting the ramp's structure. Repairs to the ramp are expected to take several days. Story update: Word from ISP is that the WB88 ramp to SB83 will stay closed for several days while repairs are made to a support beam damaged by an excavator on a trailer after 7 pm yesterday. (Photo Captured News for CBS). Use Spring Rd/22nd exit More at — Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) May 28, 2025 It is not clear if anyone was injured in the crash. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates when new information becomes available.
