Transportation
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US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances
Aug 05, 2025 2:50 pm - A new federal rule proposed Tuesday would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of the operator's sight without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
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Pedestrian gate construction at Barrington CN crossing back on trackAug 04, 2025 3:12 pm - Work has resumed on pedestrian gates at the Canadian National Railway’s crossing on Main Street near Barrington High School, Barrington officials said.
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Boeing addresses more labor strife amid attempt to resuscitate its reputation
Aug 04, 2025 12:45 pm - A strike by thousands of workers that build fighter jets for Boeing at three U.S. plants is the second labor disruption for the plane builder in less than a year.
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Express lanes? Dynamic pricing? Here’s what tollway plan could mean for your commuteAug 03, 2025 4:00 pm - Trying to get your head around congestion pricing in Chicagoland? We have perspective on the Illinois tollway’s latest idea.
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Diversity in crash test dummies can save women’s lives, Duckworth, GOP senators sayAug 01, 2025 6:07 pm - Plus Realtor lobby cracks down on transit funding proposal and yet another congressional race erupts.
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Hanover Park to add regulations on use of electric bikes, scootersAug 01, 2025 5:12 pm - Hanover Park officials on Thursday expect to add the village to a growing number of suburbs stepping up their regulation of electric bikes and scooters.
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Railroad tie project will temporarily slow, cancel some Metra UP Northwest trainsAug 01, 2025 11:07 am - Union Pacific is replacing thousands of rail ties between Jefferson Park and Barrington.
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Metra service back on BNSF line between Aurora and Chicago after freight train derailment, Lollapalooza riders shouldn’t be impactedAug 01, 2025 8:06 am - Metra service has been restored on the BNSF line that carries commuter trains between Aurora and Chicago after an early morning freight train derailment caused significant delays.
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Route 68 reopens in Barrington Hills after crashes, daylong closureJul 31, 2025 5:55 pm - A section of Route 68 in Barrington Hills that was closed to traffic for about a day reopened Thursday afternoon, police said.
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DuPage County to resurface Gary Avenue to Route 64Jul 31, 2025 2:48 pm - Wheaton drivers may want to avoid a county-controlled section of Gary Avenue due to roadwork.