A firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries after a semi-truck crashed with a parked fire engine that was protecting the scene of a separate crash on Interstate 90 near Huntley Friday evening. Read More

A man was arrested on several drug charges during a traffic stop in southern Illinois.Kristopher D. Waterford was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of a ... Read More

His body was discovered at 2:40 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2024, along Illinois Route 143 near Kendall Drive. Investigators determined that Puente had been struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Read More

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David Ray, 41, of Blue Island, Illinois, was killed in a crash early Nov. 20 on Interstate 40. Police say Ray was stopped at 3:45 a.m., though they don't know why, in the far right lane near Midway ... Read More

Traffic from I-74 westbound is being diverted onto Lynch Road due to a "jack-knifed semi," the Illinois State Police announced at 8:52 a.m. First responders are at th ... Read More

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently offered the second official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide ... Read More

A Harvey spokesperson said the Illinois State Police and Harvey Police Department are actively investigating the incident, and more information will be released once available. In University Park, ... Read More

Officials have identified one of the three people killed after a car bypassed a lowered crossing gate and crashed into a CSX train, officials said. Read More

At least 20 people accused officers of stealing nude photos from their phones during traffic stops. Here's how to prevent the same thing from happening again. Read More

The season's first snowfall of the season is impacting driving conditions in the Chicago area, along with other parts of Illinois and Indiana.Snow on the ground is still accumulating Thursday ... Read More

UPDATE: I-41 northbound lane in Fond du Lac reopens after semi crashes into ditch The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has intensified with Russia's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile ... Read More

WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WLS) -- A semi rolled over in the west suburbs, causing some entrance ramp closures, video shows. The crash happened in the overnight hours into Thursday morning. The northbound ... Read More

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Three semi trucks went off the road in a fiery crash early Thursday morning. Authorities said snowy conditions contributed to the crash. The Monroe Township Fire and Ambulance Protection District ... Read More

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The wreck occurred on State Route Highway 157 at Lewis Road. EMS was called to the scene but no one was taken to the hospital. Read More

Nov. 21-The crash debris has been cleared away and the roadway is now open, the Illinois State Police reported. DANVILLE - Traffic from I-74 westbound is being diverted onto Lynch Road due to a ... Read More

At least 20 people accused officers of stealing nude photos from their phones during traffic stops. Here's how to prevent the same thing from happening again. Read More

Police announced they have seized two vehicles and identified two drivers who struck and killed a 17-year-old boy riding his bicycle before fleeing the scene in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police ... Read More

Traffic from I-74 westbound is being diverted onto Lynch Road due to a "jack-knifed semi," the Illinois State Police announced at 8:52 a.m. Read More

Update at 9:30 a.m. State Police said I-74 westbound has been cleared and the highway is back open in Vermilion County. VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Traffic is being diverted on I-74 westbound in ... Read More