Transportation
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‘A carefully choreographed dance:’ Gates reopen, gates close at O’Hare amid major constructionJul 03, 2026 5:12 pm - Gates B1, B2, and B3 at O’Hare International Airport opened to passengers Wednesday morning for the first time since September after being closed to accommodate construction.
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IDOT to begin work on several Des Plaines streets next weekJul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - Stretches of several Des Plaines streets are scheduled to become construction zones starting next week, courtesy of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle proposes new transit board membersJul 02, 2026 7:37 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is offering the first glimpse at the potential new Chicago Transit Authority board members who are likely to help guide the agency through the new paradigm created by the state’s landmark transit reform legislation.
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UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashedJul 01, 2026 8:06 pm - UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended ...
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IDOT warns of buckling pavement amid heat waveJul 01, 2026 1:12 pm - Amid a heat wave expected to keep high temperatures in the mid 90s through at least Thursday, the Illinois Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be on the lo...
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This Naperville street considered one of the most passive-aggressive in USJul 01, 2026 9:13 am - Naperville’s Ogden Avenue may be a daily driving staple for many Naperville residents, but it also comes with its challenges. A very unspoken challenge to be exact.
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July 4 travel survival guide: What road trippers and flyers should knowJun 30, 2026 6:03 pm - Where’s the cheapest gas? When are the worst days to drive? And what are the hot destinations this Independence Day holiday? Experts weigh in.
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Arlington Heights Road project wrapping up after frustrating delaysJun 30, 2026 8:00 am - Frustrated travelers in southern Lake County soon can enjoy the ride without hassle as a delay-plagued project to rebuild nearly 2 miles of Arlington Heights Road wraps up.
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Climb aboard the red, white and blue express as Metra honors America’s 250thJun 29, 2026 5:53 pm - Metra’s homage to the nation’s semiquincentennial isn’t just decorative, it’s hard-working.
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Wheeling police launch new road safety campaignJun 29, 2026 9:21 am - Wheeling police have launched a road safety campaign focusing on drivers who are impaired or not wearing seat belts.