This information from the Illinois State Police in Effingham:
Due to a traffic crash involving fire at the north tri-level
of I-57 and I-70 at Effingham, traffic is being rerouted. I-70 westbound
is being diverted onto U.S. 40 at Montrose to alleviate back-up. Traffic
nearer the crash site is being diverted onto I-57 northbound from I-70
westbound.
Avoid the area and seek alternate route if possible.
Further update–Due to a traffic crash involving fire at the north tri-level
of I-57 and I-70 at Effingham, traffic is being rerouted. I-70 westbound
is being diverted onto U.S. 40 at Montrose to alleviate back-up. Traffic
is moving onto I-57 northbound from I-70 westbound. All traffic on I-57
southbound at the north tri-level (milepost 163) is being directed
southbound. The ramp to I-70 eastbound from I-57 southbound is currently
closed. All I-70 eastbound traffic is being directed east. The ramp to
I-57 northbound is currently closed as well. Alternate routes include
U.S. 40 (east/west) and Rt 45 (north/south).
Avoid the area and seek alternate route if possible.