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Interstate 57 weaves lives of Southern Illinois travelers
Recaps from rest area workers, tow operators, and college staff show Interstate 57 as a mobile city. Travelers range from drivers to truckers and locals. stories include near misses, rescues, and a derailment delay. Officials stress caution under Scott's Law and fatigue threats, with outreach like Staying Alive on the Is.
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West
Memphis
Tenn
Rend Lake
the Lion’s den
Nick Bettress
Exit 45
Illinois
Bettress
University of Illinois
Chicago
Lion’s den
Jim Dunagan
Jim
Dunagan
Southern
Colorado
Florida
Montana
Arkansas
Canada
Witthoff
Rend Lake College
Shawnee College
Ullin
Champaign-Urbana
Champaign
Marion
Benton
Lick Creek
Goreville Hill
Bridget Rice
Scott
Rice