(WAND) - Two years after a dust storm led to a deadly pileup on Interstate 55 south of Springfield, researchers from the University of Illinoi…

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Tuesday afternoon, 8 miles of I-74 were shut down due to a brush fire near St. Joseph and Fithian.

The Illinois State Police say because of the impacts of the dust storm last year, they are being more proactive with shutting down roads in bad driving conditions. They also are trying to communicate quickly and efficiently with any drivers in the impacted area. This includes warning drivers via social media and local news of any developing situations.