The crash happened on the northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive just before 47th Street.
The video is from an earlier report.
Chopper 7 was over the scene at about 6 a.m.
At least four cars were involved in the crash.
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Traffic was backed up to at least 57th Street.
At about 6:45 a.m. the last vehicle was towed away from the scene.
All lanes were reopened by 6:50 a.m.
Chicago police were at the scene to stop some commuters from driving on the sidewalk.
Injuries were not immediately known.