Transportation
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Why are gas prices up just before Labor Day road trips start?Aug 27, 2025 6:33 pm - It’s the last fling before fall. Here’s what to expect at airports, gas stations in other states and on the roadways this long weekend.
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Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
Aug 27, 2025 8:53 am - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation's capital.
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Extra trains on track for Metra BNSF riders and more stops on the UP West: Here’s what it means to youAug 26, 2025 6:42 pm - See how your commute is impacted by Metra upgrades to BNSF and Union Pacific West routes.
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License plate camera company halts cooperation with federal agencies among investigation concernsAug 26, 2025 8:32 am - One of the nation's leading operators of automated license-plate reading systems announced Monday it has paused its operations with federal agencies because of confusion and concern — including in Illinois — about the purpose of their investigations.
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Southwest Airlines' new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here's how
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Trump threatens some California, Washington, New Mexico funding over enforcing trucker English rulesAug 26, 2025 8:15 am - California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.
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Route 53 resurfacing scheduled to begin TuesdayAug 25, 2025 1:33 pm - Milling and resurfacing on Route 53 from south of Kirchoff Road to south of Rand Road in parts of Arlington Heights, Palatine and Rolling Meadows is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
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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.