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‘It’s the unknown:’ Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek mega merger as suburbs consider consequences

By Marni Pyke
Dec 19, 2025 5:42 pm - A Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger promises transcontinental freight empire. But an early analysis shows an 8% freight spike in one village.
2 dead after plane crashes at DuPage Airport in West Chicago

By Dave Oberhelman and Katlyn Smith
Dec 17, 2025 2:39 pm - A plane crash at DuPage Airport in West Chicago left two people dead Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

By JOSH FUNK
Dec 17, 2025 8:33 am - OMAHA, Neb. — The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that represent more than half their worke...
‘Transit should be easy’: Pritzker signs reform bill, plugging $1.5 billion into Metra, Pace, CTA system

By Marni Pyke
Dec 16, 2025 3:59 pm - Governor OKs overhaul of RTA, promising universal fares with more frequent service on Metra, Pace and CTA. Republicans are skeptical.
‘We finally got the ramp open’: Access from tollway to North Avenue a game changer

By Marni Pyke
Dec 15, 2025 6:13 pm - New ramp should open Saturday and will accommodate about 5,700 vehicles with 30 cent tolls for cars.
Study: Book your Amtrak tickets now — demand is surging in Chicago region

By Marni Pyke
Dec 14, 2025 8:45 am - Numerous Amtrak trains out of Chicago Union Station sold out this Thanksgiving. As ridership growth outpaces East and West coast peers, how will the passenger railroad meet demand?
Take two: Buoyed by O’Hare gate purchase, American promises more destinations

By Marni Pyke
Dec 10, 2025 3:30 pm - American’s acquisition of two gates comes after competitor United Airlines gained four in October following city shuffle.
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

By REBECCA SANTANA
Dec 10, 2025 1:28 pm - Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.
New Geneva Road bridge open near Winfield

Daily Herald report
Dec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - A stretch of Geneva Road has fully reopened to traffic near Winfield, with work on a new bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River substantially complete.
IDOT offers funding opportunity for new EV charging stations

Submitted by Illinois Department of Transportation
Dec 09, 2025 5:49 pm - Illinois Department of Transportation announced $65.6 million in funding for electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The funding aims to support Gov. JB Pritzker's goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030.

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