Transportation
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FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landingJun 21, 2026 4:39 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that were in danger of colliding Saturday morning at Boston Logan Interna...
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Pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in PalatineJun 19, 2026 8:29 am - Metra police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by an inbound commuter train early Friday morning in Palatine.
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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says
Jun 18, 2026 2:55 pm - Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their war, maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence said Thursday.
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Toll hike coming? Board OKs hearings on potential 45-cent increaseJun 18, 2026 10:25 am - Illinois tollway directors approved holding statewide public hearings on a 45-cent rate hike impacting passenger vehicles, and unveiled a new $26.5 billion capital plan Thursday.
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US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year
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Tollway rate hikes coming? Agency could start process to raise ratesJun 17, 2026 6:42 pm - Illinois tollway directors are expected to vote Thursday on whether to proceed with hearings allowing the public to comment on a potential rate hike.
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After years of delays, Algonquin and New Wilke corner fix gets green light this summerJun 15, 2026 8:31 pm - A long-awaited $4.5 million intersection upgrade at Algonquin and New Wilke roads on the Arlington Heights-Rolling Meadows border is finally moving forward after two decades of planning.
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Barrington asks for ICC to extend deadline related to railroad crossing pedestrian safety gatesJun 15, 2026 5:17 pm - More than two years since the death of Barrington High School student Marin Lacson, Barrington community members are still waiting for pedestrian safety gates at the Hough Street crossing where she was killed.
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Tollway ramp closures planned near O’Hare this weekJun 15, 2026 3:25 pm - Overnight closures and detours are scheduled this week on the ramps connecting the southbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the eastbound Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) to I-190 for work to relocate the toll plaza at the O’Hare Interchange.
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Hitting the brakes: Why new law puts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters for younger ridersJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Experts report a surge in injuries and deaths as e-bike popularity grows. One high-risk group is boys aged 10 to 13.