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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.

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billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 4h

Illinois
IB Edens past Lake Ave.
According to IDOT the truck is now in the right lane and right shoulder.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 4h

It is a rolled over semi-truck on the SB Edens past Lake Ave. in the center lane. SB Edens jammed from Willow Rd. to Lake Ave. NB Edens gapers back it up from Touhy to Lake. NB delay is growing rapidly.

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 5h

Illinois
SB Edens past Lake Ave.
Reports of a crash. Possible roll over. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 5h

Illinois
SB Edens past Lake Ave.
Reports of a crash. Possible roll over. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 5h

Illinois / Indiana
WB I-80/94 jammed from Cline Ave. in Indiana to Burnham in Illinois
Crash WB I-80/94 at Burnham. Crews remain in 2 left lanes.
#Illinois #Indiana #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 5h

Illinois
WB I-80/94 at Burnham
Crash blocking 2 left lanes. Multiple vehicles.
Crews responding
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 5h

Illinois
EB I-90 exit ramp to NB I-294
Crash on the left shoulder
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 5h

La Grange
51st St. and Willow Springs Rd.
Crash. Two vehicles involved. Air bag deployed.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 6h

Illinois
NB I-57 exit ramp to WB I-80
Ramp fully blocked with a rolled over semi-truck.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 6h

Illinois
EB I-80 at River Rd.
Crash blocking at least one lane. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 6h

Chicago
53rd Pl. and Morgan St.
Structure fire. Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 7h

Chicago
Lawrence Ave. and Keeler Ave.
Crash. Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 7h

Illinois
WB I-80 near Larkin Ave.
Crash blocking at least one lane. Crews responding.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 7h

Chicago
IB Stevenson crash between Central and Cicero.
Left lane and left shoulder blocked.
Crews on scene.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 7h

Chicago
Caldwell just west of Lehigh
Crash reported. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 8h

Chicago
Montrose and Elston
Reported crash. Crews responding.
#Chicago #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 8h

I am hearing about a chance for snow this weekend. Possibly lake effect snow in northwest Indiana on Monday.
This is unacceptable. It's only November. I will only allow snow starting in late January. Maybe. If I feel like it.
I have spoken!
#Chicago #Snow

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 8h

Hi there!
Some overnight roadwork may still be in place.
A crash on NB I-294 exit ramp to NB I-55
Most of my scanners are still not working
I will keep up the good fight and carry on
Welcome to Tuesday. Good morning #Chicago!

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 9h

Hi there.
My OpenMHZ scanners are not working so I am somewhat in the dark when it comes to monitoring traffic events in the Chicago area.
I am not phased. I am not perturbed. I will survive. I will overcome. Onwards and upwards!
#Chicago #OpenMHZ #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Back in April there was a massive warehouse fire that was covered by all news outlets here in Chicago.
This past Saturday was the Chicago Emmys.
Our morning crew won an Emmy for their coverage of that fire.
Since I am a part of that crew I can now say ... I WON AN EMMY! #Chicago

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-90 at Roselle
Crash blocking the right lane and right shoulder
Crews on scene
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
NB I-294 approaching I-55
Crash in the left lane. Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Downers Grove
Dunham Rd. is closed between Thornwood Dr. and Blanchard St.
Road construction project. Dunham Rd. should be reopened by 2 pm today.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner #SuburbanScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Left lane and left shoulder are blocked.

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-290 exit ramp to Higgins Rd.
Partially blocked with a rolled over dump truck.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
EB I-290 exit ramp to Higgins Rd.
Partially blocked with a rolled over dump truck.
Crews on scene.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner

billwest5.bsky.social @billwest5.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois
WB I-290 exit ramp to WB Roosevelt Rd. has been fully reopened. Earlier crash which caused a MASSIVE headache for motorists has been cleared.
#Illinois #ChicagoScanner