@billwest5.bsky.social
Traffic reporter, broadcaster, and Emmy winning producer. Love Doctor Who, sci-fi, mysteries, crossword puzzles, and heavy metal music. Keeping all of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs informed about traffic issues that affect their daily commutes.
Hi there!
I will be operating all alone for the week in the traffic duck blind here in the deepest and darkest part of the woods.
I will use my traffic call to attract all sorts of incidents so I can tell you about them.
Welcome to Monday. Good morning #Chicago!
I will be operating all alone for the week in the traffic duck blind here in the deepest and darkest part of the woods.
I will use my traffic call to attract all sorts of incidents so I can tell you about them.
Welcome to Monday. Good morning #Chicago!
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Hi there!
I will be operating all alone for the week in the traffic duck blind here in the deepest and darkest part of the woods.
I will use my traffic call to attract all sorts of incidents so I can tell you about them.
Welcome to Monday. Good morning #Chicago!
I will be operating all alone for the week in the traffic duck blind here in the deepest and darkest part of the woods.
I will use my traffic call to attract all sorts of incidents so I can tell you about them.
Welcome to Monday. Good morning #Chicago!
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Illinois
EB I-88 at Rte. 83
Vehicle fire blocking all lanes. Traffic gets by on the right shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-88 at Rte. 83
Vehicle fire blocking all lanes. Traffic gets by on the right shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Illinois
EB I-88 at Rte. 83
Vehicle fire blocking all lanes. Traffic gets by on the right shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
EB I-88 at Rte. 83
Vehicle fire blocking all lanes. Traffic gets by on the right shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Chicago
SB I-57 exit ramp to 119th St. is closed due to a police investigation of an incident involving a fatality on Marshfield between 115th St. and 119th St.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
SB I-57 exit ramp to 119th St. is closed due to a police investigation of an incident involving a fatality on Marshfield between 115th St. and 119th St.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Chicago
SB I-57 exit ramp to 119th St. is closed due to a police investigation of an incident involving a fatality on Marshfield between 115th St. and 119th St.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
SB I-57 exit ramp to 119th St. is closed due to a police investigation of an incident involving a fatality on Marshfield between 115th St. and 119th St.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
SB I-294 exit ramp to WB I-290 is blocked due to a crash
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
SB I-294 exit ramp to WB I-290 is blocked due to a crash
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Illinois
SB I-294 exit ramp to WB I-290 is blocked due to a crash
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
SB I-294 exit ramp to WB I-290 is blocked due to a crash
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Reposted
to be clear, the Chicago Bears were down by 10 against the Green Bay Packers with 2:01 left in regulation.
December 21, 2025 at 5:49 AM
to be clear, the Chicago Bears were down by 10 against the Green Bay Packers with 2:01 left in regulation.
Chicago
OB Eisenhower at Kostner
Crash involving multiple vehicles. 3 right lanes blocked. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Eisenhower at Kostner
Crash involving multiple vehicles. 3 right lanes blocked. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Chicago
OB Eisenhower at Kostner
Crash involving multiple vehicles. 3 right lanes blocked. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Eisenhower at Kostner
Crash involving multiple vehicles. 3 right lanes blocked. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
OB Edens between Oakton and Dempster
Overnight roadwork in 2 right lanes until 8 am
Heavy delay in the roadwork zone
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
OB Edens between Oakton and Dempster
Overnight roadwork in 2 right lanes until 8 am
Heavy delay in the roadwork zone
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Illinois
OB Edens between Oakton and Dempster
Overnight roadwork in 2 right lanes until 8 am
Heavy delay in the roadwork zone
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
OB Edens between Oakton and Dempster
Overnight roadwork in 2 right lanes until 8 am
Heavy delay in the roadwork zone
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
December 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Chicago
OB Dan Ryan near 18th St.
Disabled vehicle blocking a lane. IDOT responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Dan Ryan near 18th St.
Disabled vehicle blocking a lane. IDOT responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Chicago
OB Dan Ryan near 18th St.
Disabled vehicle blocking a lane. IDOT responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Dan Ryan near 18th St.
Disabled vehicle blocking a lane. IDOT responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Chicago
IB Kennedy near Ogden
4 vehicle crash. Right shoulder and right lane.
Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
IB Kennedy near Ogden
4 vehicle crash. Right shoulder and right lane.
Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Chicago
IB Kennedy near Ogden
4 vehicle crash. Right shoulder and right lane.
Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
IB Kennedy near Ogden
4 vehicle crash. Right shoulder and right lane.
Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
IB Eisenhower near 1st Ave.
Crews still handling a crash in 2 left lanes
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
IB Eisenhower near 1st Ave.
Crews still handling a crash in 2 left lanes
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Illinois
IB Eisenhower near 1st Ave.
Crews still handling a crash in 2 left lanes
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
IB Eisenhower near 1st Ave.
Crews still handling a crash in 2 left lanes
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Now reports are the right lane is blocked
Illinois
NB Edens by Touhy
Crash on the right shoulder. Crews in two right lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB Edens by Touhy
Crash on the right shoulder. Crews in two right lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Now reports are the right lane is blocked
December 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Illinois
NB Edens by Touhy
Crash on the right shoulder. Crews in two right lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB Edens by Touhy
Crash on the right shoulder. Crews in two right lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Illinois
NB Edens by Touhy
Crash on the right shoulder. Crews in two right lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB Edens by Touhy
Crash on the right shoulder. Crews in two right lanes.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Chicago
OB Dan Ryan near Roosevelt Rd.
Crash blocking one lane. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Dan Ryan near Roosevelt Rd.
Crash blocking one lane. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Chicago
OB Dan Ryan near Roosevelt Rd.
Crash blocking one lane. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
OB Dan Ryan near Roosevelt Rd.
Crash blocking one lane. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Now 3 right lanes blocked
Illinois
NB Tri-State Tollway at Stearns School Rd.
Crash in 2 right lanes. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB Tri-State Tollway at Stearns School Rd.
Crash in 2 right lanes. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Now 3 right lanes blocked
Why are people driving on the roads right now?
Don't they know the Bears are playing?
#ChicagoBears #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Don't they know the Bears are playing?
#ChicagoBears #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Why are people driving on the roads right now?
Don't they know the Bears are playing?
#ChicagoBears #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Don't they know the Bears are playing?
#ChicagoBears #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Illinois
NB Tri-State Tollway at Stearns School Rd.
Crash in 2 right lanes. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB Tri-State Tollway at Stearns School Rd.
Crash in 2 right lanes. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Illinois
NB Tri-State Tollway at Stearns School Rd.
Crash in 2 right lanes. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
NB Tri-State Tollway at Stearns School Rd.
Crash in 2 right lanes. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner
Hi there!
Blue Sky After Dark is about to begin.
Keeping track of Chicago traffic incidents until the magic hour of 5 am
Come take this ride with me and let's explore the stupidity of some people when they sit behind the wheel.
WOO-HOO!
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Blue Sky After Dark is about to begin.
Keeping track of Chicago traffic incidents until the magic hour of 5 am
Come take this ride with me and let's explore the stupidity of some people when they sit behind the wheel.
WOO-HOO!
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Hi there!
Blue Sky After Dark is about to begin.
Keeping track of Chicago traffic incidents until the magic hour of 5 am
Come take this ride with me and let's explore the stupidity of some people when they sit behind the wheel.
WOO-HOO!
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Blue Sky After Dark is about to begin.
Keeping track of Chicago traffic incidents until the magic hour of 5 am
Come take this ride with me and let's explore the stupidity of some people when they sit behind the wheel.
WOO-HOO!
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
Now just the right lane blocked. Unfortunately the IB Kennedy is jammed from Irving Park Rd. to Ohio. 1 hour 5 minutes from O'Hare to downtown.
Chicago
IB Kennedy at North Ave. in the express lanes.
Crash blocking all lanes. IDOT and police on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
IB Kennedy at North Ave. in the express lanes.
Crash blocking all lanes. IDOT and police on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Now just the right lane blocked. Unfortunately the IB Kennedy is jammed from Irving Park Rd. to Ohio. 1 hour 5 minutes from O'Hare to downtown.
Indiana
NB I-65 just north of U.S. 231 (near mile marker 248)
Crash in 2 left lanes.
Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
NB I-65 just north of U.S. 231 (near mile marker 248)
Crash in 2 left lanes.
Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Indiana
NB I-65 just north of U.S. 231 (near mile marker 248)
Crash in 2 left lanes.
Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner
NB I-65 just north of U.S. 231 (near mile marker 248)
Crash in 2 left lanes.
Crews on scene.
#Indiana #ChicagoScanner