Current Illinois Traffic Conditions
Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter
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6 hours ago
IDOT_IllinoisRT @IDOTDistrict4: Ramp closures at the U.S. 34/I-74 interchange at Galesburg are underway for resurfacing. The closures are taking place i…
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1 day ago
IDOT_IllinoisMastering the Roundabout 👉 Yield, enter, stay in your lane, and exit safely. Choose your lane before entering a roundabout to keep traffic moving smoothly. https://t.co/l0cJDakAhb
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1 day ago
IDOT_IllinoisIt's #NationalRoundaboutsWeek! Modern roundabouts are growing across Illinois, improving traffic flow and safety. With yield signs instead of stoplights, they keep vehicles moving smoothly, reduce crashes, and eliminate tricky left turns. https://t.co/sWf01jiO9g
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1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois‼ 9/21/2026 3:20PM UPDATE: Repairs continue on the left lane of eastbound and westbound I-80 between Chicago and Richards streets in Joliet. Weather permitting, lanes are expected to reopen Tuesday, Sept. 22, before the evening rush hour. https://t.co/LCSYxRqGPD https://t.co/2eIHY1c2Yg
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1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois‼ 9/21/2026 3:20PM UPDATE: Repairs continue on the left lane of eastbound and westbound I-80 between Chicago and Richards streets in Joliet. Weather permitting, lanes are expected to reopen Tuesday, Sept. 22, before the evening rush hour. https://t.co/LCSYxRqGPD
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1 day ago
IDOT_IllinoisWhile you were catching some Z’s, crews were out patching and resurfacing the Bishop Ford (I-94)! Expect continued travel delays and ongoing lane and ramp closures. We’ll wrap up work for this year in December and resume the project next spring on the inbound side. https://t.co/mjarYpepEZ
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1 day ago
IDOT_IllinoisThis winter, the Bishop Ford will return to three lanes in both directions, with the project scheduled for completion in late 2027. For your safety and ours, please slow down, stay off your devices, and give our crews the space they need. https://t.co/RwkVkfXzYE
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1 day ago
IDOT_IllinoisIt's National Child Passenger Safety Week! Is your child in #TheRightSeat? ✔️Infants: Rear-facing until age 2 (IL law) ✔️Toddlers: Forward-facing with harness/tether ✔️Kids: Booster until 4’9” or age 8 (IL law) ✔️Under 13: Back seat only Learn more: https://t.co/Q3gnsoTrrB https://t.co/niE7Bsr2qW
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1 day ago
IDOT_IllinoisWill County: The left lane in both directions of I-80 between Chicago Street and Richards Street in Joliet is closed for emergency repairs due to pavement issues until further notice. Expect heavy congestion and delays. https://t.co/LCSYxRqGPD https://t.co/nZthAQkZLX
DOT Accident and Construction Reports
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IL News Reports
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- source: Bing / Daily Herald
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- Sep 22, 2026 06:05am
Illinois' eight state-run visitor information centers, located within rest areas at interstates around the state, will be closing by the end of the month. '?The role of the State's ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 23 views
- Sep 22, 2026 02:24am
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A 42-year-old woman from Dupo, Illinois, died following a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning on Interstate 270 in St. Louis County, according to the ... Read More
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Traffic alert: Overnight roadwork on westbound I-74 starting Wednesday
- Illinois
- Westbound
- source: Bing
- 20 views
- Sep 21, 2026 09:43am
Drivers should expect overnight lane shifts and barrier work on westbound Interstate 74 starting early Wednesday morning through Saturday. Read More
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Illinois woman killed in overnight crash on I-270
- Illinois
- US 270
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Sep 21, 2026 08:10am
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One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 overnight Monday. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 20 views
- Sep 21, 2026 05:55am
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Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 20 views
- Sep 21, 2026 05:52am
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Traffic was back to normal Monday morning after a concrete barrier fell from a bridge in Palatine, Illinois, the day before. Read More
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Passenger killed in two-vehicle rollover crash in Aurora
- Illinois
- Aurora
- Eola Rd
- source: Bing
- 10 views
- Sep 21, 2026 04:31am
Aurora police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle rollover crash Friday morning at the intersection of N. Eola Road and McCoy Drive on the city's far east side. Read More
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Pedestrian struck, killed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
- Illinois
- N Lake Shore Dr S
- source: Bing
- 15 views
- Sep 19, 2026 02:54am
Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive reopened to traffic early Saturday after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities said. Read More
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Man dies following rollover crash on Aurora's Far East Side, police say
- Illinois
- Aurora
- Eola Rd
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Sep 18, 2026 2:23pm
The crash happened around 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Eola Road and McCoy Drive, the Aurora Police Department said. Read More
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Illinois State Police share tips to safely share roads with farmers
- Illinois
- ILLINOIS ST
- source: Bing
- 13 views
- Sep 18, 2026 1:15pm
The Illinois State Police issued safety tips for both drivers and farmers to prevent crashes involving agricultural equipment during the harvest season. Read More
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Man killed in early morning crash in Aurora
- Illinois
- Aurora
- Eola Rd
- source: Bing
- 12 views
- Sep 18, 2026 09:28am
The Aurora Police Department is investigating a two-car crash that killed a man Friday morning at Eola Road and McCoy Drive. The rollover crash happened around 5 a.m. A 29-year-old man passenger was ... Read More
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4 injured in crash involving school bus in O'Fallon, Illinois
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 16 views
- Sep 18, 2026 07:45am
Four people were injured after crash Friday morning that caused a school bus to travel off the roadway in O'Fallon, Illinois. According to the O'Fallon Police Department, the ... Read More
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Lanes shut down on I-94 after vehicle hits bridge near Wilmette, 2 hospitalized, state police say
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 14 views
- Sep 17, 2026 8:25pm
A commercial vehicle hit a bridge on the Edens Expressway Thursday evening in the north suburbs, hospitalizing at least two people and shutting down all southbound lanes and two northbound lanes for a ... Read More
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Crash shuts down most lanes on I-94 expressway near Wilmette, state police say
- Illinois
- Northbound
- source: Bing
- 24 views
- Sep 17, 2026 4:35pm
A crash shut down all southbound lanes and two northbound lanes on the Edens Expressway Thursday evening in the north suburbs, Illinois State Police said. Read More
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A portion of Illinois 29 to be closed Monday Sept. 21
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 22 views
- Sep 17, 2026 08:16am
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a tree removal project will require the closure of the southbound lanes on Illinois 29 between Interstate 55 and Tuxhorn Road. The lanes will ... Read More
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ISP investigating semi and passenger vehicle collision near Waverly
- Illinois
- Near Accident
- source: Bing
- 32 views
- Sep 16, 2026 03:36am
State Police are investigating a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle that occurred east of Waverly on Monday afternoon. ISP Troop 6 responded to the crash around 4:43 p.m. Read More
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Rockford man identified as victim of fatal motorcycle crash
- Illinois
- Rockford
- source: Bing / Rockford Register Star on MSN
- 63 views
- Sep 15, 2026 12:04pm
The crash took place Sept. 12 at Harrison Avenue and Holmes Street in Rockford. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 29 views
- Sep 15, 2026 11:30am
A crash on I-90 near Newburg Road outside Cherry Valley halts traffic. Read More
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- source: Bing / MyStateline.com on MSN
- 60 views
- Sep 15, 2026 10:40am
A crash near Newburg Road in Rockford blocked three of four eastbound lanes on I-90. Read More
Older IL User Reports
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Traffic Jam on I80
- Colona
- Illinois
- I80
- By Anonymous
119
- 3 months ago
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Traffic Jam on I-55 S
- Chicago
- Illinois
- I-55 S
- By Anonymous
182
- 3 months ago
Large back up of cars starting from I-94 exit to I-55 after 18th St. Read More
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Traffic Jam on I55 N
- Springfield
- Illinois
- I55 N
- By Anonymous
154
- 3 months ago
GPS rerouted through Springfield due to an accident Read More
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Accident on south
- Springfield
- Illinois
- South
- By Anonymous
146
- 3 months ago
Traffic is backed up. Cqn see flashing emergency lights qbout 1-2 miles ip the road Read More
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Traffic Jam on I55 S
- Odell
- Illinois
- I55 S
- By Anonymous
152
- 3 months ago
Not sure, possible crash. Standstill traffic Read More
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Train blocking hwy
- Gibson City
- Illinois
- Hwy 47 Rail Crossing
- By Ted
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- 5 months ago
Train blocking hwy 47 1hr plus, no news in site Read More
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Accident on I-55 S
- Chicago
- Illinois
- I-55 S
- By Anonymous
199
- 6 months ago
Accident ahead. ??? At a standstill for quite some time now. ??? Read More
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Accident on I-39
- Bloomington
- Illinois
- I-39
- By Anonymous
236
- 6 months ago
Truck car Read More
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Traffic Jam on il rt 47
- Gibson City
- Illinois
- Il Rt 47
- By Anonymous
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- 7 months ago
stopped traffic at rr tracks Read More
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Accident on Route 59 and cantore
- Naperville
- Illinois
- Route 59 And Cantore
- By Anonymous
292
- 8 months ago
Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS Read More

Chicago Reports
Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement
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