Winter Storm Triggers 200+ Incidents and Fatal I-57 Pileups Across Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS — A powerful winter storm created treacherous conditions across Central Illinois on Thursday night and Friday, leading to more than 200 roadway incidents and a fatal crash shutdown on Interstate 57, according to Illinois State Police.
I-57 near Mattoon
Troopers across Troops 5, 6, 7, and 9 reported a surge in emergency calls beginning around 3 p.m. Thursday, as...