Does Darien Need Barrier From I-55 Shootings?

DARIEN, IL – A Darien alderwoman last week pointed to a recent shooting on the expressway through Darien, which she said demonstrated a need for a soundwall to protect local neighborhoods.

At a City Council meeting, Ward 5 Alderwoman Mary Sullivan spoke about the shooting on Interstate 55. She said much of her ward borders Frontage Road, which is along the interstate.

One family, she said, expressed their concern to her after the shooting.

"They could hear the gunshots. They even recorded it on their Ring doorbell," Sullivan said.

She noted Mayor Joseph Marchese and City Administrator Bryon Vana visited Springfield to pitch the city's soundwall idea to area legislators.

"It's very critical to Darien and obviously my area if that could come to fruition," Sullivan said.

On April 23, Darien police tweeted that a shooting occurred on I-55. They said it was an isolated incident and posed no threat to the public.