WB I-290 reopens after shooting at Harlem

Friday, October 28, 2016
OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois State Police officials investigated a shooting on I-290 westbound at Harlem Avenue, at approximately 11:50 a.m., on Friday.

Troopers responded to the reports of shots being fired at I-290 westbound at Harlem Avenue. There is one reported victim in the shooting, who has been taken to a hospital.
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The victim's condition is unknown at this time. All westbound lanes of I-290 at Harlem were closed for the investigation. They reopened around 1:30 p.m.

The incident remains under investigation and additional updates will be released as they become available.
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Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact the ISP at 847-294-4400.
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