Eisenhower Expressway reopens after deadly crash in west suburbs, ISP says

Sunday, January 18, 2026
OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A deadly crash shut down the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police.



The crash happened at about 2:53 a.m. on the westbound lanes of I-290 were closed near Harlem Avenue, ISP said.

ISP said the crashed involved a Jeep and a Saturn car.

One person was ejected from their vehicle and died at the scene.



A second person was taken to an area hospital with injuries.

ISP did not provide further details on the victims.

All lanes reopened at 9:35 a.m., according to ISP.



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