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Huntley prepares to move ahead with major Kreutzer Road project amid stalemate

By Claire O'Brien
Apr 19, 2026 3:02 pm - After a delay caused by a stalemate between the Union Pacific Railroad and the Illinois Department of Transportation, Huntley plans to move ahead with a major Kreutzer Road widening and realignment this year.
What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

By RIO YAMAT
Apr 19, 2026 12:00 am - As the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.
Is Illinois nearing finish line for statewide regulation of e-bikes?

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - As the weather warms, high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other electric transportation devices are becoming more prevalent on suburban streets once again. And so are calls from communities for statewide regulation of the devices.
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

By MAE ANDERSON, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILLIPS
Apr 17, 2026 7:50 am - A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer travel season approaches.
FAA cuts more than 370 daily flights at O’Hare this summer, citing safety, efficiency

By Marni Pyke
Apr 16, 2026 5:51 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration issued a preliminary flight cap at O’Hare International Airport for the summer that cuts operations at less drastic levels than the agency previously considered
Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or pay

By Brenda Schory
Apr 16, 2026 12:50 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April’s designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
O'Hare reclaims title as world's busiest airport amid federal scrutiny over packed flight schedules

By Marni Pyke
Apr 15, 2026 7:18 pm - U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin urge the FAA to be cautious trimming flights at O’Hare and to provide more air traffic controllers.
A United and American alliance? United CEO floats idea amid intense O’Hare rivalry

By Marni Pyke
Apr 14, 2026 6:51 pm - “A merger like this faces long odds, but it could trigger actions by other airlines in a way that reshapes the debate about the airline industry's future,” expert Joseph Schwieterman said.
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

By JOSH FUNK
Apr 14, 2026 11:04 am - An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year's midair collision of a jet with an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is up for a vote Tuesday evening in the House, but key senators and the families of the 67 victims think the bill needs to be strengthened.
Expect delays along Quentin Road in Palatine during water main replacement

Daily Herald report
Apr 13, 2026 11:05 am - Traffic delays are expected along a stretch of Quentin Road in Palatine as work gets underway to install a new water main.

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