Transportation
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Aurora presents design proposals for Orchard Road sound wall, aiming to have final design soon
Aug 02, 2026 2:12 pm - After more than a decade of delays, the city of Aurora has some possible plans to reduce vehicle noise by next summer for residents living along Orchard Road.
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Forever toll increases? Some question rationale of tollway’s plan to raise rates every two yearsAug 02, 2026 12:00 pm - Hidden amid the sticker shock of the Illinois tollway’s proposed 57% hike on passenger vehicle rates beginning next year is a biannual cost-of-living increase that would follow. Here’s what that would look like.
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RTA sales tax hike aimed at transit upgrades kicks in SaturdayJul 31, 2026 5:55 pm - City and suburban residents will see an uptick in the Regional Transit Authority sales tax Saturday as a provision of a major public transportation overhaul goes into effect.
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Median could improve safety along Kirchoff, consultant says, but some still want stop lightJul 29, 2026 5:14 pm - Flashing beacons and a 10-foot median refuge island are a consultant’s recommended safety upgrades for the Kirchoff Road and Oriole Lane intersection in Rolling Meadows. Some aldermen prefer a traffic signal despite a study showing low pedestrian crossing numbers.
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Chicago Executive Airport fully open Wednesday following plane mishapJul 29, 2026 12:48 pm - Federal investigators are looking into why an airplane left the pavement and got stuck after landing at the Chicago Executive Airport.
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‘I was unable to speak’: Autism advocates laud statewide Blue Envelope Program for traffic stopsJul 27, 2026 6:28 pm - Popular with drivers with autism and police, a Blue Envelope Program designed to de-stress encounters goes live across Illinois in 2027.
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Rand Road closures planned in Palatine this weekJul 27, 2026 2:03 pm - Rand Road under Route 53 in Palatine will be closed for intermittent 15-minute intervals Wednesday and Thursday for pouring of new bridge decks.
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A rear-end collision, ghosting and a claim denial: How to prevent insurance implosionsJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Daily Herald transportation writer Marni Pyke learned firsthand the complication of dealing with insurance after an accident. Here’s what happened after her car was rear-ended on the Eisenhower Expressway.
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1 killed, 2 others hospitalized after pre-dawn crash in Barrington HillsJul 25, 2026 2:34 pm - Police said speed appeared to be a “contributing factor” in an early morning crash that killed a teenager and injured two other people Saturday in Barrington Hills.
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Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
Jul 23, 2026 4:34 pm - Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work. Plenty of people regularly commute by bike. They say you don't need fancy equipment or to be in perfect shape to do it, too. If you're worried about smelling bad or looking unprofessional, pack a change of clothes and give yourself time to freshen up with deodorant and wipes. Safety advocates advise cyclists to wear a helmet and bright colors.
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