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Will Trump's $1 trillion answer suburban transportation wishes?
By Marni Pyke
Nov 28, 2016 10:03 AM - One trillion dollars in infrastructure spending under Trump. A guarantee that state gas taxes will go to transportation. Are all our suburban road and transit wishes about to be met, or is this too good to be true?
10 tips and tidbits to make Thanksgiving travel easier
By Marni Pyke
Nov 17, 2016 5:27 PM - Here are 10 facts and tips for your Thanksgiving getaway. And yes, they include getting to the airport early considering you'll be competing with 3.7 million others to squeeze through security lines.
Comment on IDOT spending plan
Daily Herald report
Oct 20, 2016 4:50 PM - The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking input on the development of the upcoming multiyear program for fiscal years 2017-2022.
State asks Lake County for snow plowing help
By Mick Zawislak
Oct 14, 2016 5:30 AM - The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking if it can pay Lake County to plow some state routes this winter pending the arrival of new equipment.
IDOT leader on crosswalk safety: We've got to rethink it
By Marni Pyke
Oct 10, 2016 10:07 AM - IDOT Secretary Randy Blankenhorn talks about pedestrian safety in the wake of controversy over a crash involving a Mount Prospect cyclist who died at a crosswalk meant to prevent collisions. Are crosswalks on busy suburban roads tempting fate?
IDOT chief: Route 53 extension won't go to Rauner without 'significant support'
By Marni Pyke
Oct 12, 2016 11:14 AM - What's happening with the Route 53 extension? (Cue the shrieking brakes sound effect.) "If I can't go to the governor and say we have significant support for this, we're not going to do it," IDOT Secretary Randy Blankenhorn said Friday.
Should state keep road money in a 'lockbox'?
By Marni Pyke
Sep 12, 2016 9:37 AM - Should you support a referendum putting gas taxes and vehicle fees into a "locked box" to keep for transportation? Here are the details. Plus, fliers vent about unruly kids and traffic tips.
Route 45 being repaved in Mundelein, so expect delays
By Russell Lissau
Aug 26, 2016 5:51 PM - An Illinois Department of Transportation repaving project is creating delays for motorists on a milelong stretch of Route 45 through downtown Mundelein.
Barrington gets key funding for Route 14 underpass
By Doug T. Graham
Aug 24, 2016 7:31 PM - Barrington has reached another milestone in its long journey toward building a Route 14 underpass at the Canadian National Railway crossing. The Illinois Department of Transportation has agreed to provide $4 million to help fund land acquisition for the project, which is estimated to cost about $62 million in all.
IDOT seeks ideas for adding toll lanes to I-55 freeway
By Marni Pyke
Aug 11, 2016 5:26 PM - The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for ideas on how to add tolled express lanes on the I-55 freeway.

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