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When will prices come down for gas, air travel and strawberries?

Rachel Lerman
Apr 08, 2026 11:12 am - The president temporarily suspended strikes on Iran, but Americans will continue paying more for an array of products because of higher energy costs.
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
Apr 08, 2026 7:33 am - Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation’s main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.
Metra tests preboarding fare checks in pilot program

By Marni Pyke
Apr 07, 2026 6:52 pm - Metra is conducting a test of new ticket scanners for commuters catching outbound trains from downtown stations during slower periods.
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles

By Jacques Abou-Rizk and Medill Illinois News Bureau
Apr 07, 2026 12:43 pm - Autonomous vehicles, known as AVs, currently are being tested on the streets of Chicago. A bill in the legislature would eventually allow such driverless vehicles to operate in Illinois counties that have more than 1 million residents, plus Sangamon and three downstate jurisdictions. They could replace rideshare and taxi drivers.
Open house on Envision 2050, Lake County’s long-range roads, paths and transit plan

Daily Herald report
Apr 03, 2026 5:10 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation invites the public to an open house for Envision 2050, its long-range plan.
Kirk Road construction starting up in St. Charles area

By Joey Weslo
Apr 03, 2026 8:44 am - Traffic is expected to be congested along Kirk Road in the St. Charles area starting the week of April 6 as workers close lanes throughout the construction zone.
3 roundabouts in Lake County’s 2026 construction program

By Mick Zawislak
Apr 03, 2026 7:52 am - Lake County’s affinity for roundabouts continues with three more to be built this summer but they are just another part of a full package of projects on tap this construction season.
Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress

By George Alexandrakis
Apr 02, 2026 8:36 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on Congress to allow the permanent year-round use of E15 gasoline, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline that is cheaper than regular fuel and increases demand for corn.
Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

By JOSH FUNK
Apr 02, 2026 2:24 pm - The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road. The hearing on Tuesday focused on two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise system. The NTSB formally recommended that automakers need to do more to improve the way these systems monitor drivers, and the government should establish minimum safety standards.
Road closure planned in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect

Daily Herald report
Apr 01, 2026 4:01 pm - Sewer improvement construction on the south sides of Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect is expected to cause lane closures along Algonquin Road beginning Wednesday, April 15.

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