Early Monday morning, the Illinois State Police began an investigation into a reported shooting that disrupted traffic on the Jane Addams Tollway in the northwest suburbs. According to ABC7 Chicago, the incident occurred around 5:10 a.m. on the westbound lanes of I-90 from Arlington Heights Road. While details were still forthcoming, authorities confirmed that there were no injuries reported.
The shooting led to increased police presence and investigation activities, notably captured by cameras lining the tollway. During the morning commute, this caused more traffic and backups than usual, particularly for those entering the city from the western suburbs, as noted by NBC Chicago. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
As of 7:15 a.m., the Illinois State Police stated that their investigation on the tollway was still active. Traffic updates from Total Traffic reported that police activity was centered on the right shoulder of WB I-90 near Barrington Road.
No suspects have been taken into custody as of the latest updates, and the Illinois State Police are continuing to piece together exactly what transpired. Local commuters were encouraged to stay abreast of the situation via updates and to plan accordingly to navigate around the ongoing investigation.
