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Pothole on DuSable Lake Shore Drive leaving drivers with flat tires

Apr 9

IDOT warns of massive pothole in downtown Chicago

Nov 11, 2025

Chicago exploring ways to use AI in road operations

The city of Chicago has signed a written agreement to explore ways to use artificial intelligence in road operations.

May 12

Pavement buckle in IB lanes of Edens leaves cars with flat tires

Sep 9, 2025

Massive pothole damages dozens of vehicles on I-294: ISP

Jun 30, 2025

Crews work to repair stretch of DLSD after cars damaged by potholes

Sep 20, 2024

Popped tires, lost rims: DLSD road work damages cars

Sep 20, 2024

Traffic Troubleshooter: Roz answers the most asked traffic questions

Apr 4, 2024

How to file a claim for pothole repair

Feb 1, 2024

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Pothole on DuSable Lake Shore Drive leaving drivers with flat tires

Apr 9

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Massive pothole damages dozens of vehicles on I-294: ISP

Jun 30, 2025

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Popped tires, lost rims: DLSD road work damages cars

Sep 20, 2024

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How to file a claim for pothole repair

Feb 1, 2024

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How to report Chicago area potholes, avoid expensive car repairs

Jan 26, 2024

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Pothole season causes expensive car damage across Chicago area

Jan 26, 2024

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Chicago not liable for cyclists who hit potholes on some roads

Dec 27, 2023

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Traffic Troubleshooter: Monster potholes on I-55

Dec 7, 2023

Latest Stories

Pothole season can cause expensive damage to cars across Chicago area | How to report them

Nasty potholes have opened up all across the Chicago area as the roads freeze and thaw, which can lead to expensive repair bill headaches for drivers.

Jan 26, 2024

Traffic Troubleshooter: Monster potholes on I-55

Time now for this week's traffic troubleshooter.

Dec 7, 2023

After pothole goes unrepaired, Arnold Schwarzenegger takes matter into his own hands

Tired of waiting for a pothole on his street to be fixed, Arnold Schwarzenegger took matters into his own hands.

Apr 11, 2023

Chicago potholes: Is filing a damage claim with the city worth it?

The I-Team found that less than half of last year's pothole claims have been cleared for payout.

Mar 23, 2023

All lanes open after crews fix giant pothole blocking 2 lanes on I-55 near Bolingbrook

Crews have fixed a large pothole blocking two lanes on I-55 after two days of closures.

Mar 15, 2023