Early-morning crash along I-290 causes backups ahead of rush hour
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL
Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.
More from Keisha →Sports Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM · 1 min read
VILLA PARK, Ill. — An early-morning crash on I-290 in Villa Park caused backups for drivers ahead of rush hour on Thursday. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred in the westbound lanes of I-290, just west of 25th Avenue. Currently, it is unclear what led to the crash or if anyone was injured. [...]