MATTOON (JG-TC) -- Traffic is now cleared on U.S. Route 45 in both directions south of Lake Land College in the wake of an accident. The incident reportedly involved a tractor and an automobile.

Wilmington-Peotone Road is closed in both directions from Route 45 to Tulley Road. It will remain closed for several hours due to the ongoing response and cleanup efforts.

Elizabeth died as a result of a high-speed crash Thursday on Route 45 in Potter Township that saw her cross into the oncoming lane of traffic and hit a cattle fence, according to a report from ...

The collision happened at about 6:20 a.m. Saturday on U.S. Route 45 by the Dada Drive intersection, near Gurnee. Police said the man, 27, was headed north on Route 45 on a 2007 Harley-Davidson at ...