Transportation
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‘I was unable to speak’: Autism advocates laud statewide Blue Envelope Program for traffic stopsJul 27, 2026 6:28 pm - Popular with drivers with autism and police, a Blue Envelope Program designed to de-stress encounters goes live across Illinois in 2027.
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Rand Road closures planned in Palatine this weekJul 27, 2026 2:03 pm - Rand Road under Route 53 in Palatine will be closed for intermittent 15-minute intervals Wednesday and Thursday for pouring of new bridge decks.
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A rear-end collision, ghosting and a claim denial: How to prevent insurance implosionsJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Daily Herald transportation writer Marni Pyke learned firsthand the complication of dealing with insurance after an accident. Here’s what happened after her car was rear-ended on the Eisenhower Expressway.
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1 killed, 2 others hospitalized after pre-dawn crash in Barrington HillsJul 25, 2026 2:34 pm - Police said speed appeared to be a “contributing factor” in an early morning crash that killed a teenager and injured two other people Saturday in Barrington Hills.
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Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
Jul 23, 2026 4:34 pm - Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work. Plenty of people regularly commute by bike. They say you don't need fancy equipment or to be in perfect shape to do it, too. If you're worried about smelling bad or looking unprofessional, pack a change of clothes and give yourself time to freshen up with deodorant and wipes. Safety advocates advise cyclists to wear a helmet and bright colors.
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‘Taxation on auto-pilot’ vs. ‘an economic engine’: Speakers take sides on toll hikeJul 22, 2026 8:01 pm - Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey blasts the tollway’s proposed rate hike while Kane County Chair Corrine Pierog defends it at an Aurora hearing.
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Duckworth pushes legislation to close the gap for riders with disabilitiesJul 22, 2026 7:41 pm - Multiple Metra and CTA stations are inaccessible for riders with disabilities, records show.
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I-490 toll road project advances with $178M construction contractJul 21, 2026 6:31 pm - Completion of the game-changing I-490 corridor is in sight with Illinois tollway officials approving a significant contract recently for the north leg of the project.
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Roselle mayor gets ‘a seat at the table’ on powerful new transit boardJul 21, 2026 5:34 pm - Roselle Mayor David Pileski talks about his new role on the groundbreaking NITA board and creating a better system for riders.
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Family sues Metra after snowplow operator killed by freight train in NapervilleJul 20, 2026 5:03 pm - The family of a man who died after being hit by a freight train while clearing snow at a Naperville stop last year has sued Metra, alleging negligence.