Sinkhole impacting morning commute on Chicago's South Side

Monday, December 22, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A sinkhole caused some road closures on Chicago's South Side on Monday morning.



Crews block off the scene near 111th Street and Whipple Street on Monday, video from Chopper 7 shows.

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The CTA was rerouting #113Vincennes/111th Street buses in the area.



It was not immediately clear how long it would take to fix the road and reopen it to traffic.

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