advertisement

Log Out

Transportation

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ
Mar 23, 2026 8:02 am - An Air Canada jet carrying more than 70 passengers collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others, officials said.
‘Billions of dollars in savings’: Argonne unveils giant ‘treadmill’ to test and improve truck efficiency

By Marni Pyke
Mar 22, 2026 12:00 pm - Argonne’s latest technology will analyze the performance of current and next-generation big rigs, including autonomous trucks, with the goal of improving fuel economy and reducing freight transportation costs.
Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR code

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 21, 2026 4:23 pm - The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.
I-90 ramp connecting to Route 31 to be closed for months for construction upgrades

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 21, 2026 3:30 pm - A ramp connecting the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway to Route 31 in Elgin will be closed for toll plaza improvements starting Sunday and is expected to last through the summer.
With $128 million at stake, state denies feds’ claims of illegally issuing commercial licenses

By Marni Pyke
Mar 20, 2026 6:34 pm - The Illinois secretary of state’s office is pushing back at U.S. Department of Transportation allegations over who got commercial driver’s licenses.
Spring break getaways up by 13% at O’Hare, but TSA workers ‘running on empty’

By Marni Pyke
Mar 19, 2026 6:01 pm - Over 3.76 million travelers are projected to flow through O’Hare and Midway between Thursday and March 30, according to airline data.
US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
Mar 18, 2026 9:53 am - The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they've seen at the pump in about two and a half years.
Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say

By Rio Yamat
Mar 18, 2026 9:01 am - Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines. But executives from Delta, American and United told investors Tuesday that strong ticket sales are helping offset those higher costs, with all three carriers reporting record bookings this year.
FAA doubles down on summer flight reductions at O’Hare

By Marni Pyke
Mar 16, 2026 6:24 pm - FAA negotiations over flight cuts at O’Hare resume this Thursday with lots at stake for American and United airlines.
‘Sounding the alarm’: Metra hopes bridge funding bill gains traction despite distraction

By Marni Pyke
Mar 16, 2026 7:08 am - Metra makes the case for funding fixes for 100-year-old railway bridges. Plus, a new Pace program and construction alerts.

Showing 231-240 of 1,122 previous next