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Shots fired on I-290 near Elmhurst

By Mitchell Armentrout

Shots were fired on Interstate 290 Monday night in west suburban Elmhurst.

It happened about 8:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near North Avenue, according to Illinois State Police. No one was hurt.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call state police at (847) 931-2405. Callers can remain anonymous.

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