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I-90 ramp connecting to Route 31 to be closed for months for construction upgrades

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 21, 2026 3:30 pm - A ramp connecting the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway to Route 31 in Elgin will be closed for toll plaza improvements starting Sunday and is expected to last through the summer.
With $128 million at stake, state denies feds’ claims of illegally issuing commercial licenses

By Marni Pyke
Mar 20, 2026 6:34 pm - The Illinois secretary of state’s office is pushing back at U.S. Department of Transportation allegations over who got commercial driver’s licenses.
Spring break getaways up by 13% at O’Hare, but TSA workers ‘running on empty’

By Marni Pyke
Mar 19, 2026 6:01 pm - Over 3.76 million travelers are projected to flow through O’Hare and Midway between Thursday and March 30, according to airline data.
US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
Mar 18, 2026 9:53 am - The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they've seen at the pump in about two and a half years.
Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say

By Rio Yamat
Mar 18, 2026 9:01 am - Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines. But executives from Delta, American and United told investors Tuesday that strong ticket sales are helping offset those higher costs, with all three carriers reporting record bookings this year.
FAA doubles down on summer flight reductions at O’Hare

By Marni Pyke
Mar 16, 2026 6:24 pm - FAA negotiations over flight cuts at O’Hare resume this Thursday with lots at stake for American and United airlines.
‘Sounding the alarm’: Metra hopes bridge funding bill gains traction despite distraction

By Marni Pyke
Mar 16, 2026 7:08 am - Metra makes the case for funding fixes for 100-year-old railway bridges. Plus, a new Pace program and construction alerts.
Traffic backups expected as construction on $22M East State Street overhaul begins in Geneva

By Joey Weslo
Mar 14, 2026 2:24 pm - A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.
The Biz Week That Was: Bears clock ticking, TSA delays, and data center plan dropped

Daily Herald report
Mar 14, 2026 10:52 am - Play clock ticking: Bears won’t wait past March for stadium deal, Arlington Heights mayor says Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadi...
Southwest pulls the plug on O’Hare trips to focus on Midway, cites ‘challenging’ conditions

By Marni Pyke
Mar 13, 2026 2:36 pm - Southwest Airlines is ending its O’Hare tenure on June 4 after five years. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected.

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