Breaking down on a busy highway is stressful. When it happens on I-290—one of Chicagoland's busiest expressways—it can feel downright dangerous. Between the heavy traffic flow through Elk Grove Village, the trucks heading to and from O'Hare, and drivers pushing 70+ mph, a disabled vehicle becomes a serious safety concern fast. If your car breaks down on I-290 or any major highway, knowing what to do in those first critical minutes can keep you safe and get you back on the roa