Transportation
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‘Stand up for our hometowns’: Suburban mayors slam transit proposalJun 29, 2025 9:00 pm - A coalition of 25 suburban mayors is beseeching lawmakers to think twice before approving a transit rescue plan they say is seriously flawed.
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Police plan crack down on dangerous driving practices along Grand Avenue corridorJun 27, 2025 3:23 pm - Police agencies in Waukegan, Gurnee, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police will collaborate Tuesday, July 1, on a regional effort to improve traffic safety along the Route 132 (Grand Avenue) corridor.
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No exit on I-290 ramp to Lake Street this weekend near ElmhurstJun 27, 2025 2:48 pm - The ramp closure is part of major upgrades to dysfunctional infrastructure on North Avenue, County Line Road and Lake Street.
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Route 59 resurfacing in Antioch set to begin MondayJun 25, 2025 6:43 pm - Resurfacing of Route 59, from Route 173 to Highwoods Drive in Antioch, will begin, Monday, June 30, weather permitting.
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It’s so hot you could fry an egg on the buckling pavement — asphalt eruptions dot suburbsJun 24, 2025 1:01 pm - IDOT is warns drivers of cracks in the pavement. As high temperatures persist, here’s who you can contact about problems.
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‘Basically reckless driving’: Schaumburg enacts regulations on use of e-bikes and scootersJun 23, 2025 6:41 pm - Schaumburg has joined a growing list of suburban regulators of the use of electric bicycles and scooters in the interest of the safety of riders and pedestrians.
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Metra, Pace and CTA now have a day pass to ride all three systemsJun 23, 2025 2:54 pm - The Regional Day Pass will be sold on Ventra and offered through a six-month pilot program that could be extended, depending on funding.
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Tapping ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your phone could prevent crashes. Why don’t we use it?Jun 22, 2025 1:59 pm - Many don’t know about “Do Not Disturb” technology or how to turn it on. For others, it’s the dreaded FOMO on texts.
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East Dundee allows golf carts on village streetsJun 19, 2025 11:03 am - Add golf carts to the ways to get around East Dundee. Village trustees have approved the use of golf carts on village streets. The new ordinance takes effect July 1.
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Two budgets for Metra? One business as usual, the other a doomsday scenarioJun 18, 2025 7:00 pm - It’s “the most complex budget process we’ve ever had to do,” with sweeping cuts possible for Metra, Pace and the CTA.