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Outbound Kennedy Expressway reopens at Milwaukee

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

CHICAGO (WLS) -- All lanes of the outbound Kennedy have reopened at Milwaukee after police rescued a person threatening to jump off an overpass.

Police were able to bring the 55-year-old man down safely. Drivers should expect residual delays.

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