Transportation
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United Airlines CEO says the airline will consider alternatives to Boeing's next airplane
Jan 23, 2024 2:33 pm - The United Airlines CEO says he is “disappointed” in ongoing manufacturing problems at Boeing that have led to the grounding of dozens of United jetliners, and the airlin...
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Longmeadow Parkway bridge will be toll-free when it’s expected to open this fall after much controversy
Jan 23, 2024 8:50 am - The project was met with protests, a lawsuit and various delays. But one thing motorists won’t meet when they drive over the Longmeadow Parkway bridge is a toll taker, el...
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Federal officials recommend that airlines inspect door plugs on some older Boeing jets as well
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Duckworth, Durbin want sit-down with city and airlines to expedite terminal projectJan 21, 2024 12:57 pm - Illinois’ two senators are seeking a meeting with United and American airlines to smooth turbulence over Chicago’s massive terminal project at O’Hare International Airpor...
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New aircraft, retrofits among ways to reduce jet din at O’Hare, United saysJan 19, 2024 7:33 pm - United Airlines officials discussed buying 700 new jets and flying electric planes for short trips at a O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission meeting Friday. The update f...
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Metra to study giving college students a break on faresJan 17, 2024 6:44 pm - Could cheaper Metra fares for college and university students be on the horizon? The commuter railroad offers reduced rides for elementary through high school students bu...
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Metra enacts conduct code for riders; Violators could face bansJan 17, 2024 6:43 pm - Metra board directors unanimously approved a code of conduct Wednesday with tough consequences such as temporary travel bans for riders who engage in dangerous or offensi...
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Will western access to O’Hare be a ‘wow’ or a ‘wah-wah? Suburban leaders want more than a parking lotJan 14, 2024 2:55 pm - With 16 ramps spanning roads and railroads and leading into the west side of O’Hare, the momentous $340 million Route 390/I-490 interchange will alter regional travel for...
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Storm forces more than 1,000 flight cancellations at O’Hare, Midway, delays Metra trainsJan 12, 2024 8:41 am - A winter storm Friday punished air travelers and commuters with widespread flight cancellations and delays. Over 1,060 flights were canceled at the O’Hare and Midway airp...
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‘Don’t come to the DMV’: Amid senior scrutiny, Giannoulias says many visits are unnecessaryJan 11, 2024 7:21 pm - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias exhorted Illinoisans on Thursday to eschew in-person office visits unless it’s necessary. “Don’t come to the DMV,” Giannoulias said a...