Jackknifed semi-truck dangles over Eisenhower Expressway in western suburbs; lanes closed

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date March 5, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
Last Updated March 5, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/traffic/semi-truck-jackknifes-dangles-over-eisenhower-expressway-in-western-suburbs-lanes-closed/3903485/

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A semi truck traveling on the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) eastbound in Chicago's western suburbs became jackknifed and was dangling over an overpass Thursday morning, leading to major traffic impacts for the rush hour commute. The crash comes amid heavy, widespread fog across the Chicago area, wi...