Transportation
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Aviation dysfunction could spill over to Thanksgiving with no fix, Duffy warnsNov 11, 2025 7:27 pm - Even if Congress votes to end shutdown soon, it could take time for aviation network across the country to get back to normal, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday.
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More than 720 flights canceled at O’Hare, Midway as snow flies, shutdown grinds onNov 10, 2025 1:58 pm - FAA is gradually ramping up flight reductions; with the tally expected to reach 10% by Friday at 40 airports across the U.S. But a shutdown resolution could change that.
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Metra to run holiday trains on five lines
Nov 10, 2025 9:47 am - Metra will be operating its popular holiday trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail lines this December.
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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on
Nov 10, 2025 7:51 am - The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.
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CEO: Trucking industry will suffer ‘a miserable blow’ with toll hike; spikes also loom for all every 2 yearsNov 09, 2025 8:45 pm - Trucking leader warns toll increases baked into transit bailout will wallop carriers and cause collateral damage.
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The Biz Week That Was: Flight reductions, regional planning for the century, and a new hockey hubNov 08, 2025 1:22 pm - Here’s what to know about shutdown-related flight cancellations at O’Hare With a 10% cut in flights, major carriers at O’Hare and Midway international airports offer...
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No fare hikes or service cuts for Chicago transit agencies, RTA chair says
Nov 07, 2025 2:51 pm - Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head of the Regional Transportation Authority said Thursday.
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Don’t veer for deer: Fall is peak time of year for collisions, says IDOTNov 06, 2025 9:47 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding drivers to be cautious of deer on the roads, especially during the peak mating season from October to December.
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Pace's rideshare program gets a lifeline after transit funding boostNov 06, 2025 6:58 pm - RTA planners detail how much money Metra, Pace and the CTA will receive in 2026 once transit bailout legislation takes effect.
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Here’s what to know about shutdown-related flight cancellations at O’HareNov 06, 2025 12:16 pm - With a 10% cut in flights coming Friday, major carriers at O’Hare and Midway offered advice to passengers about what to expect on what will be a challenging day for thousands.