Transportation
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Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or pay
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.
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O'Hare reclaims title as world's busiest airport amid federal scrutiny over packed flight schedulesApr 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.
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A United and American alliance? United CEO floats idea amid intense O’Hare rivalryApr 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.
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Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
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.
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Expect delays along Quentin Road in Palatine during water main replacementApr 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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‘Riding the Rails’: WTTW unveils the mystery, history and romance of the region’s trainsApr 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Geoffrey Baer explores the Great Migration, luxury Pullman cars, and the infamous 1924 Rondout mail train robbery where $2 million was stolen and some remains buried.
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Several major Kane Co. roads to undergo bridge inspections week of April 13, traffic delays expected
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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
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Elgin plans to construct new roundabout on west side of the cityApr 10, 2026 4:55 pm - Elgin officials have rolled out plans for a new roundabout at Highland and North Lyle avenues on the city’s west side.
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Route 12 resurfacing continuesApr 10, 2026 3:42 pm - Route 12 (Rand Road) is being resurfaced from Route 59 to south of Old Rand Road in Fox Lake, Volo, Lakemoor and Wauconda.