CHICAGO — The inbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway (I‑94) were briefly closed Monday afternoon following a reported shooting near 79th Street, Illinois State Police confirmed.
According to NBC Chicago, ISP shut down all inbound lanes as a precaution during the shooting probe. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
“The Dan Ryan Expressway has reopened after being closed for a shooting investigation Monday afternoon,” NBC Chicago noted.
Expressway Shutdown & Traffic Delays
CBS Chicago reported that state troopers responded after being notified of gunfire around 2 p.m. Monday on inbound I‑94 at 79th Street. All four inbound lanes were diverted off the expressway at 87th Street for the investigation and reopened just before 4 p.m., after roughly two hours of closure
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes due to significant travel disruption during the closure .
No Injuries, Investigation Underway
Authorities reported no injuries from the shooting. Initial details suggest:
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Multiple shots were fired in the inbound expressway lanes
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The incident took place near 79th Street at approximately 2 p.m.
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No reports of injuries, and the area has since reopened
ISP confirmed there were no hit-and-run circumstances, and troopers combed the scene before allowing traffic to flow again .
Context: South Side Shooting Trends
The South Side has seen similar expressway shootings this year, including incidents in March and May on the Dan Ryan — though thankfully, none so far have resulted in fatalities or serious harm.
Analysts warn that these expressway shootings pose substantial danger, often obstructing emergency travel and placing uninvolved drivers at risk.
What Drivers Should Know
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Inbound lanes at 79th and 87th Street were closed approximately 2–4 p.m.
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Expect delays and backups near 79th Street
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No injuries reported at this location
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Illinois State Police continue to investigate
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