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Suburban bikers find a groove but want safer streetsJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Pot holes. Oblivious drivers. Busy streets. There are plenty of hazards for suburban commuters who want to use two wheels, not four, Monday through Friday. But the pleasures outweigh the pitfalls, say participants in last week's Bike Commuter Challenge, held as part of Bike to Work Week.
Chicago joins growing club of bike-sharing cities Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The newest piece of Chicago’s vast transit puzzle will not rumble between skyscrapers on its 100-year-old elevated rail lines or utilize its fleet of hybrid buses. The city is turning to thousands of shared bicycles to send commuters and visitors zipping on their way. The program, named Divvy to represent its divide and share principle, launches June 28. Divvy will start with about 750 bikes at 75 solar-powered docking stations and expand over the next year to at least 4,000 bikes at 400 stations scattered across the city.
Washington Street open house: Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
An open house regarding the reconstruction of Washington Street is set for 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 17, at the Round Lake Park village hall, 203 East Lake Shore Drive.
Group wants gas tax tied to price of fuel Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
llinois transit advocates want to tie a tax on gasoline to the price at the pump as part of an aggressive fundraising effort to get a toehold on what they say are rapidly deteriorating roads, rails, and bridges.
Truck driver ticketed in Barrington train crash Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Barrington police have issued three citations to the truck driver blamed for a May 23 crash with a freight train at the Canadian National Railway crossing of Route 14 that injured two and delayed traffic for hours.
Signage would help at railroad crossings Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: The recent collision of a train and truck at Route 14 in Barrington was avoidable, says John Nelson of Barrington.
Are you better off after CN/EJ&E merger? Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Five years ago, the protests were just warming up against the EJ&E merger with the Canadian National Railway. So who won or lost in the final analysis? Plus a former CN executive shares some behind-the-scenes takeaways.
Quinn nominates Democratic politician for CTA board Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn named a Cook County Democratic politician and contributor to a $25,000-a-year Chicago Transit Authority Board post. Frank Zuccarelli's appointment requires Senate approval.
Des Plaines awards $2.8 million roadwork contract Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines city council this week awarded a roughly $2.8 million contract for street and road improvements to be completed this year to the lowest bidder, Hillside-based Orange Crush.
Paving scheduled at routes 21/137: Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Weather permitting, concrete paving is scheduled to begin Friday at 7 a.m. at the intersection of routes 21 and 137 in Libertyville.
Wadsworth Road closure: Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Canadian Pacific Railroad will close the railroad crossing on Wadsworth Road at 6 a.m. Monday, June 17 and will reopen to traffic the evening of Friday, June 21.
Is privatization the future for south suburban airport? May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Legislation pushed by Gov. Pat Quinn may get the languishing Peotone airport project off the ground finally. A Senate proposal allows for a private developer to take the South Suburban Airport under its wing. Of course, the trick will be finding someone with deep pockets who wants to take the risk.
Chicago tries all-way downtown intersection May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago city officials have begun experimenting with a new way to cross a busy downtown intersection. As of today, pedestrians can traverse a popular State Street intersection any way they want — even diagonally. The all-way crossing is called a “pedestrian scramble.”
Illinois House gives final OK to new education budget May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois House has given final approval to a new state budget for education. The legislation avoids cuts to elementary and secondary education and colleges and universities for the first time in several years. It also maintains funding for bilingual education, early childhood and transportation.
House gives boost to third Chicago-area airport May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The legislation approved Thursday allows the Illinois Department of Transportation to enter into a public-private partnership to develop the South Suburban Airport in Peotone.
Editorial: Ban handheld cellphones for drivers May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
A proposed ban on handheld cellphone use while driving is a good step in the ongoing battle against distracted driving and should be the law in Illinois, a Daily Herald editorial says.
Quinn to unveil exhibit Saturday morning May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Quinn will be in Des Plaines and Chicago Saturday morning at events honoring Illinois men and women who gave their lives in service of the nation.
Mannheim Road work begins May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
It's going to be a long year for drivers who use Mannheim Road -- a $60 million project to widen and rebuild Mannheim has begun between Irving Park Road and north of Higgins Road.
Barrington: Crash raises urgency for changes at CN crossing May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Barrington officials say Thursday's rush-hour collision between a freight train and a semitrailer truck on Route 14 only strengthens their argument for a grade separation at the railroad crossing. "The traffic implications were unbelievable, even for the emergency responders," said Village President Karen Darch.
Palatine man killed when motorcycle hit fence May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A 30-year-old Palatine man died Wednesday night after the motorcycle he was riding skidded into a fence on Wilke Road, police believe.