Transportation
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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO saysMay 03, 2026 3:38 pm - CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, the Worl...
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Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
May 02, 2026 8:29 am - Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has started winding down operations.
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United Airlines slims flights at O’Hare this summer following FAA rulingMay 01, 2026 3:31 pm - United Airlines will cut its flight schedule at O’Hare International Airport by about 130 daily departures this June in response to a Federal Aviation Administration mandate, officials announced.
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Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
Apr 30, 2026 7:46 am - Union Pacific hopes regulators will be convinced this time that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern that it detailed for the second time Thursday will be good for the country.
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South Bartlett Road in Bartlett closed for water main break repairApr 28, 2026 8:08 am - South Bartlett Road between Stearns Road and Orchard Pass in Bartlett is closed due to a water main break.
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East State Street road work to begin in Geneva
Apr 27, 2026 3:07 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation will transition to the next phase of the East State Street reconstruction project in Geneva starting this week, introducing a new traffic pattern.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers
Apr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to en...
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Five things to know about NITA — Illinois’ new transit agencyApr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - There’s a lot of moving parts as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority starts to take shape June 1.
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Randall Road construction updates: New lane, intersection closings coming
Apr 24, 2026 1:40 pm - Traffic is expected to back up in northern Kane County as workers close lanes on Randall Road south of Route 72.
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Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Apr 24, 2026 7:25 am - Businesses have doled out up as much as $4 million to move boats through the Panama Canal with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, according to the Panama Canal Authority, in a move that has created a seismic shift in global trade flows.