Chicago live webcam – UIC Roof Cam 2 HD traffic
Working Still image · every 10 min Traffic and highway · Official source · What camera types mean

Chicago live webcam: what you see
This Chicago live webcam watches traffic on UIC Roof Cam 2 HD in Chicago, Illinois. IDOT District 1 operates it for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from IDOT District 1. Drivers use it to see traffic, weather and the road surface before a trip.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- IL-IDOTD1-IK0K
- Operator
- IDOT District 1
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Data source
- Illinois DOT Gateway traffic cameras
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
About Chicago, Illinois
Weather now in Chicago: 61 °F (16 °C), clear sky, wind 10 mph (16 km/h) from the west. Forecast for 11 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Chicago is a city in Illinois, United States with about 2.7 million people. The camera is about 1.1 mi from the center. Chicago keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Chicago stretches for miles along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, a city of about 2.7 million people at the 2020 census and the heart of a metro area of nearly ten million. The Chicago River winds through the downtown Loop between some of the most celebrated skyscrapers in the world, and the lakefront is lined almost end to end with parks, beaches and bike paths. Rail lines, the airports…
On the map
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WorkingStill imageUIC Roof Cam HD
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WorkingStill imageI-94 at 90th St. HD, Cook CountyAlso nearby: UIC Roof Cam HD (0.0 mi), I-90 at Polk St., Cook County (0.4 mi) and I-90 at REVLAC Building A Camera HD, Cook County (1.3 mi).
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Questions about UIC Roof Cam 2 HD
Is the UIC Roof Cam 2 HD camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from IDOT District 1.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on IDOT District 1's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Where does this camera come from?
IDOT District 1 runs this camera, as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). It is an official source. Its images are shared under CC BY-SA 2.0. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Illinois DOT Watch at the source
Where is the UIC Roof Cam 2 HD camera?
It is about 1.1 mi from the center of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Coordinates: 41.874, -87.651. All cameras in Chicago
Is it day or night there now?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 6:22 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 835 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Does this camera record speeding or issue tickets?
No. It is a traffic-monitoring camera that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) uses to watch traffic, weather and road conditions; LiveLocation does not show enforcement cameras. To report a problem on the road, contact the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); if the camera itself is broken here, tell us. Road agency website Report this camera
