Truck driver injured in I-290 shooting on West Side, Illinois State Police say

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A truck driver was injured after a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway Tuesday morning, Illinois State Police said.

The incident occurred at about 6:06 a.m. in the inbound lanes of I-290 at Independence Boulevard.



Police said the driver of a box truck reported someone from a passing vehicle fired shots at their vehicle.

The driver is being treated for injuries, police said.



All inbound lanes were closed at Independence Boulevard, Illinois State Police said. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., police then began reopening lanes to traffic.

Further details were not immediately available.

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