Transportation
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Freight train hits vehicle near Wheaton; downtown crossings reopenedAug 25, 2025 1:27 pm - All railroad crossings in Wheaton have been reopened after a crash between a freight train and a vehicle Monday, city officials said.
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Here’s how new road test rules for seniors, reporting unsafe drivers will workAug 24, 2025 9:00 pm - Major changes are ahead in road tests for seniors. A new state law increasing the age when Illinois drivers must take a behind-the-wheel road test from 79 to 87 goes into effect in 2026. And more details on when McLean Road will reopen in South Elgin.
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Transit ‘death spiral’ hits home as RTA redirects funds from Metra, Pace to avert CTA implosionAug 21, 2025 6:51 pm - Paratransit riders plead with RTA to avoid capping trips on popular rideshare program users say is life-changing.
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‘How do we get there?’ State reps weigh transit rescue options ahead of fall veto sessionAug 20, 2025 6:05 pm - Could an event fee save transit? State representatives hammering out a fix at upcoming meetings.
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Schaumburg favors bike path on west side of Springinsguth Road, further use of roundaboutsAug 20, 2025 10:08 am - Schaumburg village board members Tuesday generally favored having the Springinsguth Road bike path all on the west side after a 2029 renovation, and further consideration of the use of roundabouts at appropriate intersections on a case-by-case basis.
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A beloved Loop restaurant gets sizzling at O’HareAug 19, 2025 12:44 pm - Can you smell the wings? The Dearborn has a second location at Terminal 5.
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Who will win the golden ticket? American Airlines giving away flight vouchers at O’Hare for Aviation DayAug 19, 2025 10:18 am - Some lucky American Airlines passengers will get free flights at O'Hare Airport on National Aviation Day. The winners will be chosen at random and receive enough bonus miles for a free trip.
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Air Canada to resume flights after making deal to end cabin crew strike
Aug 19, 2025 8:10 am - Air Canada flights will resume Tuesday evening, it said. Details were sparse on the tentative deal between the company and its flight attendants union, CUPE.
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Pedestrian killed by freight train at Elburn Metra Station
Aug 19, 2025 6:54 am - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station Monday morning.
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Project will ‘enhance the O’Hare experience from the curb to the gate’: Work begins on new concourseAug 18, 2025 12:03 pm - Is it an orchard or a forest? Chicago leaders and architect anticipate O’Hare’s Concourse D will reflect the city’s boldness and “Midwestern beauty.”