Illinois Gas Prices Surge To Be Among Nation's Highest

Illinois ranks 7th in the United States with the average price of gas costing $4.30 per gallon, with $4.44 in Chicago.

Chicago Drivers Spent More Than 2 Days In Traffic In 2021: Study

Chicago-area drivers spent more time stuck in traffic than drivers in most other cities around the world.

Lightning, Inclement Weather Causing Hourlong Delays At O'Hare

Flights arriving in Chicago are being delayed an average of an hour.

300 Flights Canceled At Chicago Airports Due To Winter Storm

Wintry weather is expected on Thursday across the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service.

Traffic Bottlenecks: Chicago Area Has 4 Of The Top 100 In U.S.

The bottlenecks are, you guessed it, I-290, I-90/94 and I-80. See the exact locations of these four bottlenecks here.

Illinois Crash Deaths Spiked In 2021 Amid Pandemic

Traffic fatalities increased more than 18 percent in Illinois during the first nine months of 2021 compared with the previous year.

Chicago Airport Delays: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled, Pushed Back

O'Hare was reporting more than 100 cancelled flights, along with more than 30 at Midway on Monday, plus dozens of delayed flights.

2.4 Million Vehicles Will Travel On Tollway Christmas Eve, Day

In the Chicago area, find out what time peak congestion will hit.

Dangerous Stunts Shut Down Eisenhower Expressway — Where Were Police?

The tire marks left behind on the Eisenhower near Racine Avenue were not just from one vehicle. There were multiple cars.

Best Times To Get Out Of Chicago For Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving travel expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of the Chicago area will help you avoid delays.

O'Hare 'People Mover' To Reopen After 3 Years Of Construction

The Chicago Department of Aviation said the Airport Transit System, which moves between the parking lot and airport terminal, will reopen.

CTA Announces Plan To Slash Prices Even As Ridership Remains Low

Only CTA single-ride fares — $2.50 for a train and $2.25 for a bus – would remain the same under changes proposed in the 2022 budget.

Illinois Tollway Ramp Closure Begins Oct. 21, Officials Warn

The ramp from southbound I-294 to the Eisenhower Expressway will close for over a month beginning Thursday at 8 p.m.

All Inbound Dan Ryan Lanes Closed For Shooting Investigation: ISP

Illinois State Police are stationed near the 71st Street exit Thursday evening after reports of a shooting in the area at around 5 p.m.

E-Scooters Return To Chicago For 2-Years Under New Plan

City Council approved a measure to allow 3 companies to purchase 2-year licenses for e-scooters - if they can keep them off the sidewalks.

1 Dead In 7 Vehicle Crash On Kennedy Expressway: ISP

1 person is dead after a 7 vehicle crash on the expressway Sunday night, state police said.

The Chances Of Deer Collisions While Driving In Illinois

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2021 State Farm analysis breaks down the likelihood of hitting a deer in Illinois.

BNSF Train Hits Pedestrian Near Highlands

The incident happened just after 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

Metra Unveils New Schedule For Union Pacific, Accepting Feedback

The schedule change is the second round of tweaks from Metra as the service adapts to a return to pre-COVID ridership.

Diesel Spill On Kennedy Means Drivers Should 'Take Care': IDOT

Illinois Department of Transportation warned drivers there are crews cleaning up a diesel spill in the area near West Addison Street.

Police Block I-90, I-94 At Rush Hour For Shooting Investigation

Illinois State Police said southbound Interstates 90 and 94 were stopped for about an hour after reports of a shooting.

Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays On Kennedy Expressway: ISP

Officials said multiple lanes of outbound traffic are blocked due to a vehicle fire at Harlem Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway.

Amazon Truck Goes Up In Flames In Crash On Eisenhower Expressway

Video posted to Twitter by user @eGoJaleel showed black smoke billowing into the air as a man rides past in a vehicle.

3 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Stevenson Expressway Friday: ISP

Illinois State Police said a driver went the wrong way on the Stevenson Expressway shortly after midnight, colliding with another car.

'Death Zone': What To Know About Passing A School Bus In Illinois

Stopping for a school bus is the law across the country. Has Illinois done more to prevent deaths?

Back To School Bus Safety: What Illinois Drivers Need To Know

Stopping for a school bus is the law across the country. Has Illinois done more to prevent deaths?

Flipped Semi Responsible For Monday Morning Dan Ryan Delay: ISP

Officials from Illinois State Police said lane closures were needed from 5:15 a.m. to about 7:45 a.m. while crews rescued the trapped driver

Amtrak Resumes Full Lincoln Service

The return to full service is a boon to central Illinois locations like Bloomington-Normal and Springfield.

6 Injured In Early Morning Multi-Car Crash On Bishop Ford

The freeway was closed near the 111th Street exit early Sunday morning after several cars collided.

CTA Yellow Line Shut Down Due To Signal Problems

The No. 97 Skokie bus is advised as an alternative, and bus shuttle service is also available to the Dempster-Skokie terminal.

Traffic Congestion In Chicago Dipped In 2020: See How Much

While traffic eased in the first year of the pandemic, drivers in Chicago still spent hours waiting in their cars.

New Lenox Metra Station Construction Closes Crosswalk, Platform

The project will begin Thursday and run through July 2 during which time commuters will find the west-side crosswalk and platform closed.

4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of Illinois

Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.

Semi-Truck Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Peanuts Rolls Over On I-65

The exit ramp to westbound 80/94 was closed overnight while crews towed the truck away.

2020 Pedestrian Deaths Dropped In Illinois Despite U.S. Increase

U.S. pedestrian deaths were up 4.8 percent last year, the Governors Highway Safety Association said. Bad driver behavior is likely to blame.

Metra, Amtrak Slowly Restore Normal Service With Federal Funds

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday Amtrak would begin running popular routes more frequently. Metra lines will slowly resume as well.

Gas Price Spike In IL Not Due To Pipeline Shutdown: AAA

The average gas price in Illinois was more than 20 cents higher than the national average. Officials said a gas shortage is unlikely here.

Cyclists, Walkers Rejoice: Navy Pier Flyover Bridge Completed

The Navy Pier Flyover project has been in the works for almost a decade. Now, the city unveils the new trail as the lakefront reopens.

Wrong-Way Crashes In Illinois: See The Numbers

Deaths from wrong-way crashes have been on the rise nationwide and across Illinois, according to data from the AAA Foundation.

Divvy Rewards Riders For Returning Bikes To Less Crowded Stations

The bike-share company announced a new incentive program that gives gloves, water bottles and extra bike minutes in exchange for points.