Travel
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New life (and name) for a suburban classic: Hotelier, village are reviving Indian Lakes ResortSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - Checking into the former Indian Lakes Resort was an experience all its own. The six-story atrium lobby had waterfalls, rock formations and a honeycomb-like glass ceiling...
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Travel adventures: Hit the road on a scenic driveSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Almost since the first automobiles were sold and the first highways mapped, U.S. motorists have climbed behind the wheel and set off on four-wheel adventures to see diff...
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'Gut-wrenching': 9/11 anniversary reminds that more can still be done for securitySep 11, 2023 5:30 am - American Airlines pilot Dennis Tajer was on a layover when he heard a plane had crashed in New York City. Expecting it was an accident involving a small aircraft, “I tur...
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Why are drivers so angry in Illinois? Report puts state in top 10 for road rageSep 09, 2023 1:00 am - How angry are Illinois drivers? Fortunately, not as livid as Arizona motorists, who earned the dubious honor of first in the nation for road rage, according to a new For...
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Traveling to Europe in 2024? Here's what you need to know about new rulesSep 07, 2023 5:00 am - Pining for a glass of cabernet along the Champs-Élysées next year, or are you eager to run with the bulls in Spain or yodel in the Alps? You'll need some extra documenta...
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Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community
Sep 06, 2023 1:00 am - HONOLULU - Nearly a month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people, authorities on Maui are working their way through a list o...
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In Transit: In the era of GPS apps, is there still a place for paper maps?Sep 04, 2023 5:30 am - By Marni Pyke On a recent family road trip, I was blessed with advice from nondrivers in the car eager to whip out their navigation apps and offer directions. But when I...
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What to expect with gas prices, traffic and airport crowds over Labor DayAug 30, 2023 1:00 am - Taking a road trip this Labor Day weekend? It may save you money, as pumping gas is cheaper in 40 other states outside Illinois, AAA data shows. Statewide, prices are av...
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Airlines are adding new routes and making a bold bet on continued strong demand for travel
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Virgin Galactic's first space tourists finally soar, an Olympian and a mother-daughter duo