Transportation
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‘It never occurred to anybody’: Officials studied Baltimore bridge risks but didn’t prepare for ship strikeMar 31, 2024 6:00 am - They worked for decades to keep the Francis Scott Key Bridge from falling into the water. After the World Trade Center’s twin towers were destroyed by hijacked airplanes,...
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Led astray: Covered bridges are taking a beating from drivers misguided by GPSMar 30, 2024 5:15 am - The antique charm of Long Grove’s historic covered bridge on Robert Parker Coffin Road has captivated producers of romantic comedies and couples exchanging nuptial vows. ...
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Bike path work to resume near Lake County government campus in LibertyvilleMar 27, 2024 7:41 pm - Collaborative effort between village and Lake County to improve safety, access A portion of a bike path connecting two parks in Libertyville will be resurfaced in t...
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Rodenburg Road in Schaumburg, Roselle closing April 1Mar 25, 2024 3:00 pm - Rodenburg Road will be closed for reconstruction between Irving Park Road and Travis Parkway/Timberleaf Circle in Schaumburg and Roselle beginning Monday, April 1. Drive...
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Boeing CEO to exit in broad management shake-up as manufacturing issues plague storied plane maker
Mar 25, 2024 8:19 am - Boeing CEO David Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year as part of a broad management shake-up Monday after a series of mishaps at o...
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Need to 'borrow' miles from your kid to get that free flight? A big airline will let you do that
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United Airlines says federal regulators will increase oversight of the company following issues
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Chicago’s $8.5 billion O’Hare upgrade falters as costs balloon
Mar 23, 2024 5:48 am - Chicago, already reeling from population declines and the loss of key employers, is struggling to advance an $8.5 billion airport upgrade that’s key to bolstering its sta...
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Lake County seeks input on reducing single-occupancy vehicle tripsMar 22, 2024 3:13 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking input strategies and recommendations to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips in the county. An SOV means people pr...
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What to know if you’re traveling for spring break and EasterMar 21, 2024 12:45 pm - The convergence of spring break and Holy Week means packed terminals at O’Hare and Midway international airports, the Chicago Department of Aviation reports. The CDA expe...