An alleged expressway shooting shut down all westbound lanes on Interstate 290 early Friday near Austin Boulevard.
According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a call about an alleged shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway on Thursday Oct. 8, around 10:48 p.m., but no injuries were reported once they arrived.
A few hours later, around 2:37 a.m., on Friday Oct. 9, all lanes on westbound Interstate 290 were closed to investigate.
Illinois State Police requested assistance from Oak Park Police Department in shutting down the ramp, and local officers left shortly after according to the OPPD spokesperson. The expressway lanes reopened around 5:50 a.m.
The investigation is still open and ongoing. Illinois State Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident, has information about the shooting, or was in the area at the time it occurred and may have dashcam footage that could help to contact Illinois State Police Zone 1 at 847-294-4400 or email ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.