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Illinois State Police increase patrols to prevent expressway crime
Complaining about heavy traffic along area expressways is the least of Chicagoans concerns. A big worry for many motorists is simply trying to stay alive.
MARKHAM, Illinois - One person was shot on I-57 in the Markham area on Sunday afternoon.
The shooting happened on the northbound I-57 expressway near 159th street around 3:21 p.m., Illinois State Police said.
The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Illinois State Police closed I-57 in the area so they could investigate.
State police are installing license plate readers along Chicago-area expressways to help track suspects.
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