Illinois Traffic and Accident (2024)

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Illinois State Police say automatic license plate readers help ID suspects in expressway shootings

Chicago | illinois |

The Illinois State Police said automated license plate readers have been a game changer for investigating shootings on expressways and interstates.[...]

Jun18,20246:09pm | 7 views | source: Bing / ABC 7 Chicago

Startling data shows just how common Chicagoland expressway shootings have become

illinois | I-94 |

According to Illinois State Police data, the most dangerous drive is I-94 also known as the Dan Ryan ... named for a past president who was the father of the nation's interstate system, is next at 136 ...[...]

Jun18,20246:03pm | 1 view | source: Bing

Police: Crash closes eastbound Lake-Cook between Rt. 53, Arlington Heights Road

illinois | Lake Cook Rd |

A car and motorcycle crash resulting in serious injury has closed eastbound Lake-Cook Road this afternoon, authorities said. At 3:51 p.m., several 911 calls were received reporting a crash involving ...[...]

Jun18,202410:53am | 0 view | source: Bing

U.S. 30 bridge repairs begin June 24

illinois | 498 W Glen Ave |

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that maintenance on the U.S. Highway 30 bridge in Whiteside County is to begin Monday, June 24. The bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.[...]

Jun18,202410:17am | 1 view | source: Bing

2 Killed, 1 Injured in Separate Motorcycle Crashes in Wyoming

illinois | W School St |

Two people were killed and one injured in separate motorcycle crashes in Wyoming last week, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says.[...]

Jun18,202409:43am | 0 view | source: Bing

McLean County tornado count up to 5 from June 13 storms

illinois | S County Line Rd |

Thunderstorms last Thursday, June 13, left their mark on eastern McLean County, carving out a notable path of wind damage. The National Weather Service in ...[...]

Jun18,202409:18am | 0 view | source: Bing

Illinois news in brief: Chicago apologizes for slavery; Timberlake gets DUI before Illinois shows

illinois | IL-267 |

Chicago apologizes to Black residents for harm of slavery The city of Chicago issued a formal apology to Black Chicagoans for the harm that slavery caused to them and their descendants. The acknowledg ...[...]

Jun18,202408:55am | 1 view | source: Bing

Illinois' license plate cameras helped solve 100% of fatal interstate shootings, State Police says

I-57s |

Facing a lawsuit accusing it of operating a '?dragnet surveillance system'? through its use of license plate scanning cameras, the Illinois State Police said Tuesday that the technology has assisted in ...[...]

Jun18,202408:29am | 0 view | source: Bing

Glancing Back for June 18: Mayor Ozee defies city council on police chief resolution

South Side | ohio | Broadway St |

The body of Plumley was found at 10 a.m. Aug. 10, 1973, east of Gays along Illinois 16 in a ditch on the south side of the highway ... The state hired PGAV Inc. of St. Louis to coordinate the ...[...]

Jun18,202405:10am | 1 view | source: Bing

Garbage truck rolls over, spilling trash all over Bishop Ford Freeway in Calumet City, IDOT says

Chicago | illinois | I-94 |

Lanes of the Bishop Ford Freeway were shut down on Monday after a garbage truck crashed, Illinois State Police said.[...]

Jun18,202401:42am | 0 view | source: Bing

Large fire impacting traffic on Tri-State Tollway in Midlothian, IDOT says

illinois | Illinois Ave |

A fire on the Tri-State Tollway is impacting traffic in the south suburbs on Monday night. A vehicle fire broke out in the southbound lanes of Interstate 294 near Crawford Avenue in Midlothian, the ...[...]

Jun17,202411:30pm | 1 view | source: Bing

Semi fire on Tri-State blocks lanes, sends smoke billowing into sky

illinois | IL-111 |

A semi caught fire on the outbound Tri-State Tollway near Alsip on Monday night, blocking multiple lanes of traffic and causing significant delays because of the billowing smoke.[...]

Jun17,20246:55pm | 1 view | source: Bing

Portion of I-41 at Lake Butte des Morts bridge in Oshkosh to close overnight Monday into Tuesday after high heat causes joint failure

Lake Forest | illinois | US 41 |

OSHKOSH - Southbound Interstate 41 at the Lake Butte des Morts bridge in Oshkosh was set to close for repair overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. Wisconsin Department of Transportation said in a ...[...]

Jun17,20245:52pm | 2 views | source: Bing

Lawsuit claims Wyoming man was negligent in May 4 crash that killed Dunlap senior

Wyoming | illinois | IL-17 |

A lawsuit filed Monday alleges a Wyoming man was negligent when he collided head-on with another car in early May, killing a Dunlap High School senior. The two-page ...[...]

Jun17,20243:26pm | 1 view | source: Bing

Edwardsville Police Plan Stepped-Up Traffic Enforcement For July Fourth Celebrations

illinois | US 21 |

EDWARDSVILLE As Independence Day approaches, the Edwardsville Police Department is gearing up for increased traffic enforcement to ensure the safety of ...[...]

Jun17,20242:02pm | 0 view | source: Bing

Highwood Man Driving Wrong Way On Route 41 Dies In Head-On Crash

illinois | Route 67 |

A wrong-way driver died in a head-on crash early Sunday on Route 41, authorities said. George Santi, 67, of Highwood, was driving a Honda SUV south in the northbound lanes of traffic when he crashed ...[...]

Jun17,20241:48pm | 1 view | source: Bing

Illinois news in brief: Mendoza calls for passage of bill to protect letter carriers; NWS confirms tornadoes in Illinois

illinois | IL-106 |

Mendoza calls for passage of bill to protect letter carriersIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is calling for passage of the Protect our Letter carriers Act. The bipartisan legislation was introduced ...[...]

Jun17,20241:29pm | 4 views | source: Bing

Wrong-way driver killed in North Chicago crash

Lake Forest | illinois | US 41 |

The motorist, who was the sole occupant of their vehicle, was driving in the wrong lane when their vehicle collided with another car.[...]

Jun17,202412:01pm | 0 view | source: Bing

Buckley bridge project closing I-57 at night: IDOT

Savoy | illinois | I-57 |

BUCKLEY, Ill. (WCIA) - Interstate 57 is going to be closed at Buckley for next two nights as part of a bridge replacement project, IDOT announced. The southern part of the bridge is going to be ...[...]

Jun17,202411:44am | 0 view | source: Bing

Motorcycle crash near Edwardsville remains under investigation, police say

illinois | I-55 |

The wreck on Interstate 55 near Highway 143 in Madison County left a Highland man seriously injured. He was airlifted from the accident scene.[...]

Jun17,202410:07am | 0 view | source: Bing

Dallas firefighter burned while responding to fire at vacant home, officials say

I-35e |

The incident happened at about 4:15 a.m. in the 300 block of Terrace Drive, near Interstate 35E and Illinois Avenue.[...]

Jun17,202409:31am | 1 view | source: Bing

Police chase in western Kentucky results in arrest of Illinois man

kentucky | KY-21 |

A vehicle pursuit across western Kentucky resulted in the arrest of 21-year-old Terrell Jones of Cairo, Illinois.[...]

Jun17,202409:01am | 0 view | source: Bing

Westbound I-70 closed near Loveland Pass for vehicle fire

Pocahontas | illinois | I-70 |

The interstate is closed between exit 216, for U.S. 6; Loveland Pass, and exit 203, Colorado 9; East Frisco / Silverthorne, from mile point 215 to mile point 205 because of a vehicle fire at mile point ...[...]

Jun17,202408:44am | 1 view | source: Bing

Update: Man struck and killed by vehicle in Bradley

illinois | Route 50 |

Bradley police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred at Liberty Street and Bradley Boulevard (Illinois Route 50) Sunday night.[...]

Jun17,202407:05am | 1 view | source: Bing

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Older IL Incidents Reported by Our Users

Traffic Jam on I-290
	Hillside \| Illinois \| I-290 Traffic @ standstill[...] 4 days ago \| By Anonymous \| 19 views \|

Accident on Northwest Ave
	Northlake \| Illinois \| Northwest Ave At a standstill [...] 1 week ago \| By Anonymous \| 31 views \|

Accident on Holy Cross Ln
	Breese \| Illinois \| Holy Cross Ln I 64[...] 3 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 37 views \|

Accident on Lakecook roaf
	Deerfield \| Illinois \| Lakecook Roaf [...] 4 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 35 views \|

Accident on Lakecook roaf
	Deerfield \| Illinois \| Lakecook Roaf [...] 4 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 30 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57N
	Benton \| Illinois \| I-57n Standstill traffic[...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 51 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57
	West City \| Illinois \| I-57 Complete standstill, cant see around all of the 18 wheelers so dont know why we are stopped (been stopped since 6:35am)[...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 53 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-80
	Wyanet \| Illinois \| I-80 Traffic stopped[...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 59 views \|

Traffic Jam on Walnut St
	Humboldt \| Illinois \| Walnut St [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 54 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-55
	Channahon \| Illinois \| I-55 [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 74 views \|

Traffic Jam on Rockland Rd
	Lake Bluff \| Illinois \| Rockland Rd [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 56 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-270
	Madison \| Illinois \| I-270 [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 185 views \|

Very slow 5 miles per hour
Benton \| Illinois \| Any idea why 57 is so congested.[...] 3 months ago \| By Terry \| 67 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-294
	Elmhurst \| Illinois \| I-294 [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 83 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57N
	Blue Island \| Illinois \| I-57n Standtill for an HOUR, help [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 87 views \|

Accident on US-50 W
	Dupo \| Illinois \| Us-50 W [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 134 views \|

Traffic Jam on S Dean St
	Royalton \| Illinois \| S Dean St [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 66 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57
	Whittington \| Illinois \| I-57 [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 65 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-72
	Barry \| Illinois \| I-72 [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 96 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-72
	Barry \| Illinois \| I-72 [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 74 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57
	Ina \| Illinois \| I-57 Traffic at a standstill[...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 78 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-70
	Martinsville \| Illinois \| I-70 [...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 137 views \|

Accident on I-70 E
	Martinsville \| Illinois \| I-70 E Stand still for about an hour. [...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 150 views \|

Accident with semi
	Witness Needed: Peoria \| Illinois \| N University St Maroon suv accident with semi on University St. Looking for witnesses who may have been at the accident.[...] 5 months ago \| By Danielle Johnson \| 130 views \|

Traffic Jam on I57-sb
	Bradley \| Illinois \| I57-sb Complete standstill for over an hour. [...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 86 views \|

FAQs

How is fault determined in a car accident in Illinois? ›

In Illinois, the at-fault person is the driver whose negligent actions led to the car accident. For the court to find someone negligent, a victim must prove several things: The driver had a duty of care – Accident victims must demonstrate that the driver at fault had a responsibility known as a duty of care.

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Is Illinois a no-fault state for accidents? ›

No, Illinois is not a no-fault state for auto insurance. Illinois is an “at-fault” or “tort” state, which means the person who is at fault for a car accident is responsible for paying for other people's injuries and property damage resulting from the accident.

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How long do accidents stay on your driving record in Illinois? ›

How many years does an accident stay on your record? Expect it to stay on your record and impact your rates for three to five years.

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Is the Illinois Motorist Report no longer required? ›

“[C]ompletion of the Illinois Motorist Report is no longer a requirement. Based on Public Act 102-0560, a motorist involved in a motor vehicle crash will not need to fill out an SR1B Illinois Motorist Report . . . .

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What is the car accident law in Illinois? ›

Illinois has a "comparative negligence" law (735 ILCS 5/2-1116) which means that more than one person can be at fault in an accident. Under this law, you can generally collect damages if you are 50.00% or less at fault for the accident. The settlement can then be reduced by your percentage of fault.

What happens if the person at fault in an accident has no insurance in Illinois? ›

Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist (UM/UIM) – UM/UIM pays for medical expenses for car accident injuries caused by uninsured drivers. It will also pay for any shortfalls if the at-fault driver lacks insurance to cover your medical bills. UM/UIM also pays for injuries caused in a hit-and-run collision.

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How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in Illinois? ›

Insurance companies in Illinois have at least 45 days to settle a claim and make the final payment after the claim is filed. Illinois insurance companies have 15 days to acknowledge a claim and send further instructions to the claimant and then another 30 days to pay the claim if it is approved.

Do you have to report a car accident in Illinois? ›

Failure to report an accident in Illinois is punishable by a suspension of your driver's license. Additionally, providing false information on an accident report is considered a Class C misdemeanor offense, which is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.

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What is the liability law in Illinois? ›

Illinois Uses a "Fault" Liability System

This means the driver who was at fault and caused the accident, either fully or partially, can be held liable for monetary damages to injured parties through an auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

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Can I clean my driving record in Illinois? ›

In Illinois, driving records can only be expunged if the charge was classified as a criminal violation, so just because you were charged doesn't mean you need to carry around the mark on your record.

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What is the new rule for senior drivers in Illinois? ›

Super Seniors

If you are age 65 and older you may obtain a free, non-expiring State of Illinois photo ID card. Drivers age 79 and older are required to take a driving test to renew their driver's licenses; therefore they must visit a Driver Services Facility.

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Can you lose your license for leaving the scene of an accident in Illinois? ›

Leaving the scene of an accident (also known as hit-and-run) is a criminal charge, which is far more serious than an ordinary traffic violation. If you are convicted, your license may be suspended or revoked, and you will have a criminal record, which could negatively impact your future.

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Do insurance companies go after uninsured drivers in Illinois? ›

Insurance companies have the right to pursue compensation from an uninsured driver through subrogation. However, the company only seeks reimbursem*nt for the amount paid through your coverage. Unfortunately, this can leave victims of car accidents without the compensation necessary to recover fully.

What is the fine in Illinois for driving without insurance? ›

Penalties for Driving without Valid Insurance

A first conviction of this offense will subject the driver to a three-month driver's license suspension by the Illinois Secretary of State with a minimum mandatory $500 fine (maximum fine of $1,000) plus court costs, and a $100 reinstatement fee.

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Can you reject uninsured motorist coverage in Illinois? ›

Any named insured or applicant may reject additional uninsured motorist coverage in excess of the limits set forth in Section 7-203 of the Illinois Vehicle Code by making a written request for limits of uninsured motorist coverage which are less than bodily injury liability limits or a written rejection of limits in ...

What is fault under Illinois? ›

The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) is a 150-mile long fault zone spanning four states in the Midwestern United States (see Figure 1). The NMSZ lies within the central Mississippi Valley, extending from northeast Arkansas, through southeast Missouri, western Tennessee, and western Kentucky to southern Illinois.

What is the comparative fault rule in Illinois? ›

Illinois has adopted modified comparative negligence (735 ILCS 5/2-1116) as the standard for recovery of damages. Under modified comparative negligence, an injured party may recover damages only if he/she is less than 50% at fault for the injury or damages.

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What is the standard for negligence in Illinois? ›

If the negligence attributable to the injured party was more than 50% of the total fault, he or she will be barred from receiving any recovery. If the plaintiff's contributory negligence, if any, is 50% or less of the total proximate cause of the injury, it does not bar a recovery.

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Who is at fault in a left turn accident in Illinois? ›

A car that turns left in front of a vehicle that is approaching from the other direction will almost always be at fault.

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