Transportation
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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on
Nov 10, 2025 7:51 am - The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.
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CEO: Trucking industry will suffer ‘a miserable blow’ with toll hike; spikes also loom for all every 2 yearsNov 09, 2025 8:45 pm - Trucking leader warns toll increases baked into transit bailout will wallop carriers and cause collateral damage.
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The Biz Week That Was: Flight reductions, regional planning for the century, and a new hockey hubNov 08, 2025 1:22 pm - Here’s what to know about shutdown-related flight cancellations at O’Hare With a 10% cut in flights, major carriers at O’Hare and Midway international airports offer...
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No fare hikes or service cuts for Chicago transit agencies, RTA chair says
Nov 07, 2025 2:51 pm - Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head of the Regional Transportation Authority said Thursday.
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Don’t veer for deer: Fall is peak time of year for collisions, says IDOTNov 06, 2025 9:47 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding drivers to be cautious of deer on the roads, especially during the peak mating season from October to December.
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Pace's rideshare program gets a lifeline after transit funding boostNov 06, 2025 6:58 pm - RTA planners detail how much money Metra, Pace and the CTA will receive in 2026 once transit bailout legislation takes effect.
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Here’s what to know about shutdown-related flight cancellations at O’HareNov 06, 2025 12:16 pm - With a 10% cut in flights coming Friday, major carriers at O’Hare and Midway offered advice to passengers about what to expect on what will be a challenging day for thousands.
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The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect
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Most major US airports are among 40 targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
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What kind of region do you want to live in? CMAP seeks feedback on new ‘Century Plan’Nov 05, 2025 6:47 pm - CMAP is seeking input from residents across the region about how to create a better future. Housing, jobs, flooding and transportation are all in the mix for the agency’s next big project - the Century Plan.