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O'Hare reclaims title as world's busiest airport amid federal scrutiny over packed flight schedules

By Marni Pyke
Apr 15, 2026 7:18 pm - U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin urge the FAA to be cautious trimming flights at O’Hare and to provide more air traffic controllers.
A United and American alliance? United CEO floats idea amid intense O’Hare rivalry

By Marni Pyke
Apr 14, 2026 6:51 pm - “A merger like this faces long odds, but it could trigger actions by other airlines in a way that reshapes the debate about the airline industry's future,” expert Joseph Schwieterman said.
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

By JOSH FUNK
Apr 14, 2026 11:04 am - An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year's midair collision of a jet with an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is up for a vote Tuesday evening in the House, but key senators and the families of the 67 victims think the bill needs to be strengthened.
Expect delays along Quentin Road in Palatine during water main replacement

Daily Herald report
Apr 13, 2026 11:05 am - Traffic delays are expected along a stretch of Quentin Road in Palatine as work gets underway to install a new water main.
‘Riding the Rails’: WTTW unveils the mystery, history and romance of the region’s trains

By Marni Pyke
Apr 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Geoffrey Baer explores the Great Migration, luxury Pullman cars, and the infamous 1924 Rondout mail train robbery where $2 million was stolen and some remains buried.
Several major Kane Co. roads to undergo bridge inspections week of April 13, traffic delays expected

By Joey Weslo
Apr 11, 2026 5:05 pm - Several roadway lanes will be closed across Kane County starting April 13 as construction crews inspect bridges on several major traffic routes. The work is expected to cause traffic delays.
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

By RIO YAMAT
Apr 11, 2026 1:47 pm - Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices that have been swinging since the war in the Middle East started and fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global oil shipments. Airlines around the world are responding by trimming schedules and raising fees and fares.
Elgin plans to construct new roundabout on west side of the city

By Rick West
Apr 10, 2026 4:55 pm - Elgin officials have rolled out plans for a new roundabout at Highland and North Lyle avenues on the city’s west side.
Route 12 resurfacing continues

Daily Herald report
Apr 10, 2026 3:42 pm - Route 12 (Rand Road) is being resurfaced from Route 59 to south of Old Rand Road in Fox Lake, Volo, Lakemoor and Wauconda.
DHS chief mulls yanking customs from sanctuary city airports, raising O’Hare angst, Pritzker rebuke

By Marni Pyke
Apr 08, 2026 6:18 pm - “Right before the World Cup?” Gov. JB Pritzker asked on X after DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested customs isn’t a given for sanctuary city airports, like O’Hare.

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