Overview
- Illinois State Police said three people were hospitalized after the crash, and one died at a hospital.
- All westbound lanes of I-290 were shut with traffic diverted at Lake Street as an extended closure was expected.
- The collision occurred at approximately 2:01 p.m., according to an ISP update posted on X.
- The I-294 southbound ramp to I-290 westbound was initially closed and has since reopened, authorities said.
- Investigators have not released a cause or the victims’ identities, and scene video showed heavy traffic backups.