WFLD - Traffic

Jackknifed semi blocked lanes on Bishop-Ford Tuesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:51:00 EDT

Lanes have reopened on the Bishop Ford Expressway Tuesday morning after a semi-truck jackknifed near Sibley Boulevard.

South Shore trains delayed due to energy transfer problem

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:23:00 EDT

Train service on the South Shore Line is suspended after a problem occurred with the equipment that transfers the energy from the overhead line to the trains.

Fatal crash involving motorcycle closes EB lanes of I-80/94

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:28:00 EDT

A fatal early morning crash involving three vehicles and a motorcycle shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80/94 during the Monday morning rush hour, according to Indiana State Police.

Hit-and-run takes life of ambitious Bridgeport artist

Tisha Lewis — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:11:00 EDT

By all accounts 21-year-old Carissa Hinz was a young woman full of life. Many friends and co-workers were present when she was struck by a car and the driver kept going.

Police seek help identifying car in fatal Englewood hit-and-run

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:36:00 EDT

Police are asking for the public's help locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run early Friday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.

Plane with `mechanical problems` lands safely at O`Hare

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:45:00 EDT

Multiple ambulances were called, in addition to other fire department equipment, to O'Hare International Airport Saturday morning after an incoming plane reported mechanical problems.

Free Sunday parking begins in certain Chicago wards this weekend

Lisa Chavarria — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:47:00 EDT

Mayor Emanuel's office has some good weekend news, but there's a catch. Free Sunday parking begins this weekend in some neighborhoods, while paying hours are extended in others.

Barrier-protected bike lanes open, Bike to Work rally at Daley Plaza

Patrick Elwood — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:07:00 EDT

Chicago Bike Week ends with a bang on Friday, with the Bike to Work Rally in Daley Plaza. New barrier-protected bike lanes also opened along Milwaukee Avenue, the city's most heavily biked corridor.

Freight train derailment blocks Metra Southwest Line trains

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Service on Metra's Southwest Service between downtown and southwest suburban Manhattan has been disrupted Thursday afternoon by the derailment of a freight train locomotive on the South Side.

CTA Loop trains back in service with major delays

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:59:00 EDT

CTA Brown, Green, Orange and Pink Line trains are back in service but riders should expect major delays in the Loop because of earlier switching problems.

ALERT: Robbers target deliverymen in South Shore

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:06:00 EDT

Police are warning South Shore businesses of an increase in armed robberies of delivery men this month.

Lafayette parents, students overtake classroom to protest closings

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Nine Lafayette Elementary parents and students have occupied a Lafayette Elementary school classroom, in a sit-in style protest against the school's closing.

Obesity as a disease: What does it mean for Americans?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:27:00 EDT

Now that obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the AMA, many are wondering how this will affect the 35.7 percent of Americans who are described as obese.

Male critically wounded in Roseland shooting

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:23:00 EDT

A male was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the South Side Roseland neighborhood.

The Talker: LA bar requires female patrons to wear heels

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:23:00 EDT

Ladies, would you be offended if your favorite bar issued a "dress code" that forced you to wear heels?

Flood victims wait through long lines for government aid

Larry Yellen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:14:00 EDT

Two government aid programs somehow became one Wednesday afternoon on the West Side. Hundreds of people lined up for both food and flood assistance at the state office at Chicago and Pulaski.

Last day of CPS school year bittersweet for closing schools

Anita Padilla — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:10:00 EDT

Chicago is at the tipping point, as the showdown continues over CPS closings. The final bell will ring for more than half of the public schools scheduled to close on Friday, under CPS' reorganization plan.

Man shot in back in Englewood

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:07:00 EDT

A man was shot in the back Wednesday afternoon in Englewood.

Medical examiner confirms body found in lake is Austin Hudson-Lapore

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:48:00 EDT

A body found in the water off the 39th street beach Wednesday has been positively identified as missing University of Chicago student Austin Hudson-Lapore, the Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed.

Man tried to lure girl into car in Albany Park: Alert

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:12:00 EDT

Police are urging parents and community members to exercise caution after a man tried luring an 11-year-old girl into a car in the North Side Albany Park neighborhood.