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A person was shot Saturday evening on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 71st Street, according to Illinois state police.
Troopers responded to an expressway shooting about 5:35 p.m. and found a person shot, state police said.
They were taken to an area hospital with injuries not considered life threatening, officials said.
Northbound lanes at 76th Street were closed about 7:50 p.m. and reopened a couple of hours later, state police said.
Anyone with information on the shooting is encouraged to call state police at 847-294-4400. Witnesses can remain anonymous.