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Suburban bridge hit again for at least 70th time in past several years

  • Apr 21

Fuel truck explosion on bridge over Panama Canal kills 1

  • Apr 7
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Would Trump's Iran threats amount to war crimes?

  • Apr 7

Suburban bridge hit again for at least 70th time in past several years

  • Apr 4

State Street Bridge over Chicago River downtown reopens

  • Mar 27

State Street Bridge to reopen this week, CDOT says

  • Mar 25

Teen rescued from New York City bridge after social media stunt

  • Feb 18

State Street Bridge downtown to stay closed until at least end of Feb.

  • Jan 14

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Ohio, Ontario bridges in and out of Chicago to reopen

  • May 28
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Suburban bridge hit again for at least 70th time in past several years

  • Apr 4
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State Street Bridge over Chicago River downtown reopens

  • Mar 27
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Commuters adjusting to closure of State Street Bridge

  • Apr 28, 2025
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Chicago River bridge lifts begin this weekend

  • Apr 19, 2025
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State Street bridge to close for months for emergency repairs: CDOT

  • Apr 12, 2025
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Chicago Skyway Bridge among 68 that should be assessed: NTSB

  • Mar 21, 2025
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Long Grove bridge hit again after being hit dozens of times

  • Nov 1, 2024

Latest Stories

More delays, future closures for Chicago's iconic river bridges in need of repair

While moveable bridges over the Chicago River are a city hallmark, their closures are congesting rush-hour traffic on a daily basis.

  • Dec 23, 2025

Chicago's race to repair iconic river bridges leading to last-minute closures, traffic headaches

For months, the ABC7 I-Team has been examining how one of Chicago's century-old bridges crossing the Chicago River are now resulting in a flow of problems, from needed repairs piling up, to a lack of coordination and scheduling when bridges will be closed.

  • Nov 7, 2025

Here's what's in Illinois' $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan

Illinois on Wednesday unveiled its latest six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan for the state's roads, bridges, railways, airports and more.

  • Oct 3, 2025

Lake Street Bridge to be closed for 3 years for rehabilitation work, CDOT says

The Lake Street Bridge over the Chicago River downtown will be closed to vehicle and foot traffic next month, and it is expected to remain closed until 2028, CDOT said.

  • Sep 26, 2025
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2 people killed, 32 others injured after bridge collapses at tourist destination in western India

Local media reported that scores of tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into the swollen river.

  • Jun 16, 2025