Extra Extra: Parts Of Indiana Toll Road Remain Closed After Crash
By Lisa White in News on Jun 12, 2015 11:00PM
All westbound lanes on the Indiana Toll Road remain closed currently after a three-car crash happened this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The Sun-Times reports that as of 5 p.m., all westbound lanes were closed west of Portage and only one eastbound lane was open. The westbound lane closure is expected to last until at least 6:15 p.m. [Sun-Times]
Federal prosecutors asked for a protective order in the criminal case against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert. It would keep any sensitive information, such as the identity of the alleged victim, from being revealed. [Tribune]
And speaking of the Hastert case, two television news reporters could face possible sanctions in federal court for allegedly violating media security rules after they allegedly tried to question Hastert during his arraignment Tuesday. [Tribune]
Ald. David Moore is now supporting and signing off on a permit for the block party he originally was against because of the pastor's involvement with Spike Lee and his Chiraq filming. [CBS Chicago]
The Garfield Park Conservatory lost their rare double coconut palm. Gardening is rough. [DNAinfo]
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