Suspicious Vehicle Blocking Driveway at 545 North Central

Summary: An anonymous caller reported a dark-colored vehicle blocking a driveway near 545 North Central, possibly near Patalpa, in Cook County, Illinois. The vehicle, with license plate Sam Adam George 874, appeared to be unoccupied. Authorities investigated and discovered that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), at the direction of the Illinois State Police (ISP), had moved the vehicle off the expressway and left it at the location. Both agencies denied having any work orders or tickets related to the vehicle. Coordination between police, IDOT, and ISP ensued to determine the vehicle's status and next steps. Eventually, ISP agreed to send someone to address the situation.