Illinois State Police investigate shots fired on I-294 in SW suburbs

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
ISP investigates shots fired on I-294

WORTH, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois State Police investigated a report of shots fired in the Tri-State Tollway Tuesday morning.

The reported shooting took place in the northbound lanes of I-294 near 111th Street at about 3 a.m.

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No injuries were reported, police said.

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All lanes were closed before re-opening shortly after 5 a.m.

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