Illinois quick hits: Worker dies after scaffolding collapse; dust storm shuts down interstate
An iron worker died after a scaffolding collapse at a Chicago area construction site Thursday. Officials said two workers were on scaffolding for the elevator shaft construction when they believed ... > react
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1 southbound lane open, both northbound lanes closed on I-57 at 68mm in Franklin Co. due to crash, hazmat incident
- Illinois
- I-57
- source: Bing
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- Jul 05, 2024 09:32am
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Troopers say about 196 240-pound acetylene cylinders spilled from the overturned trailer. Some of them ruptured and are still venting. Read More
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Semitruck crash, hazmat incident closes portion of I-57 in Franklin County
- Illinois
- West Frankfort
- I-57
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Jul 05, 2024 09:14am
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A crash involving a semitruck hauling hazmat material early Friday morning closed a portion of Interstate 57 in Franklin County, Illinois.The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency reported at ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jul 05, 2024 09:09am
After being closed for months due to a large sinkhole, a section of highway in Montgomery County has finally reopened. Illinois 185 has reopened to one lane after closing in April due to the sinkhole, ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jul 05, 2024 08:52am
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The victim, only identified as a female, was standing outside her vehicle just after 7 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Shorewood when she was fatally struck, Illinois State Police ... Read More
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Springfield Avenue shutdown to start Monday
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing / Yahoo
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- Jul 05, 2024 07:58am
A busy stretch of Springfield Avenue will close to traffic starting Monday - weather permitting - for repairs to an overpass over Copper Slough. The Illinois Department of Transportation said Illinois ... Read More
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Pedestrian killed in I-80 crash near Shorewood; westbound lanes blocked: Illinois State Police
- Illinois
- Homer Glen
- I-80
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jul 05, 2024 06:39am
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A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in the south suburbs on Friday morning, Illinois State Police said. Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jul 05, 2024 06:39am
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A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in the south suburbs on Friday morning, Illinois State Police said. Read More
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I-80 Westbound Shut Down, Pedestrian Dies After Crash
- Illinois
- Homer Glen
- I-80
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Jul 05, 2024 06:33am
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The crash is still in its infancy and no further information is available at this time, the Illinois State Police informed Patch. Read More
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One dead, another injured in Route 36 bridge crash
- Illinois
- 10 E US Highway 36
- source: Bing
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- Jul 05, 2024 06:15am
According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a three-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Route 36, just west of Country Club Road, around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, minutes before the city's fireworks ... Read More
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All southbound lanes of Bishop Ford Freeway closed after serious crash on Chicago's South Side
- Illinois
- Chicago
- source: Bing / ABC 7 Chicago on MSN
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- Jul 05, 2024 05:53am
All southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway are closed after a serious crash on Chicago's South Side early Friday morning ... Chopper 7 was over the scene, where Illinois State Police were seen ... Read More
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Both lanes of I-57 blocked at 68mm due to crash
- Illinois
- Marion
- I-57
- source: Bing
- 11 views
- Jul 05, 2024 03:53am
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Both lanes of Interstate 57 are blocked at the 68 mile marker due to a crash. According to an alert from the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, the crash ... Read More
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I-57 shut down in both directions near West Frankfort
- Illinois
- West Frankfort
- I-57
- source: Bing
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- Jul 04, 2024 5:00pm
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Traffic is shut down in both directions. ISP and the West Frankfort Fire Department are on the scene. The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is on the scene with a drone. Stay tuned for ... Read More
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8-year-old dead after crash on Interstate 74
- Illinois
- I-74
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jul 04, 2024 1:21pm
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The crash happened at approximately 9:54 p.m. on the westbound lane near Bloomington, according to the Illinois State Police. Read More
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8-year-old dead after McLean County crash
- Illinois
- I-74
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jul 04, 2024 11:32am
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Illinois State Police says the crash happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 74 near milemarker 139 just before 10 p.m. Read More
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8-year-old boy dies after Wednesday night crash on I-74
- Illinois
- Colona
- I-74
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 04, 2024 10:20am
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An 8-year-old boy has died after a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night on Interstate 74 between Bloomington and Downs. Read More
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- source: Bing / News 8000
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- Jul 04, 2024 08:50am
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An Illinois man is dead following a fatal motorcycle crash. According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, on June 23 39-year-old Johnathon Lee Tomlinson of Galesburg, IL was driving his motorcycle ... Read More
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Independence Day travelers set new record in Illinois, nationwide
- Illinois
- I-80 Near Hazel Cres
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 03, 2024 5:30pm
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Experts call Wednesday, July 3 the worst day for traffic delays this holiday week. The American Automobile Association (AAA) says more than 70.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more away from ... Read More
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I-57 under construction throughout the region
- Illinois
- I-57
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Jul 03, 2024 5:00pm
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Whether it's for traveling for the summer or commuting between towns, drivers on Interstate 57 continue to deal with construction throughout the region. In Franklin County, I-57 is in the process of ... Read More
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Motorcyclist dies at hospital following crash with tow truck
- Illinois
- I-290 Near Rolling M
- source: Bing
- 17 views
- Jul 03, 2024 3:15pm
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MSHP reported that a tow truck, driven by 55-year-old Thomas F. Litchenegger of Jackson, was traveling westbound when 67-year-old Thomas E. Howard, who was driving a motorcycle, pulled into his path. Read More