Transportation
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Take two: Buoyed by O’Hare gate purchase, American promises more destinationsDec 10, 2025 3:30 pm - American’s acquisition of two gates comes after competitor United Airlines gained four in October following city shuffle.
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Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
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.
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New Geneva Road bridge open near WinfieldDec 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.
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IDOT offers funding opportunity for new EV charging stationsDec 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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Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
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After two-month delay, Route 83, Winchester Road intersection near Grayslake reopenedDec 09, 2025 12:24 pm - A prolonged delay and detour in central Lake County has ended with the reopening of the intersection of Route 83 and Winchester Road near Grayslake.
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Merry Metra — railroad launches product line just in time for the holidaysDec 08, 2025 6:26 pm - Nothing warms the heart at Christmas like the gift of ... Metra? Starting Wednesday, you can give your favorite railfan Metra T-shirts, clocks and body pillows featuring trains and stations.
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‘This should have been avoided’: Late warnings raise red flags in fatal train crashDec 07, 2025 8:45 pm - State says gates and lights are “operating as designed” in Elgin after a man was killed at a crossing. Questions abound over a NTSB report indicating there wasn’t enough notice of an oncoming locomotive.
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Three people killed in fiery crash on I-290Dec 04, 2025 7:15 am - Three people were killed in a one-car crash Wednesday night on I-290, the Illinois State Police said.
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Naperville changes e-bike ordinance to restrict use on trailsDec 03, 2025 5:02 pm - Naperville’s city council is following the lead of the park and forest preserve districts in keeping certain e-bikes off its multi-use paths.