Articles filed under Tollways
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Transforming Touhy: Gridlocked and hazardous, major suburban thoroughfare is getting a redoJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - Big changes are coming to the Touhy Avenue corridor in northwest Cook meaning faster travel for the millions of drivers who use it.
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Tolls on cars haven’t been raised in years — is a hike coming in 2026?Jan 04, 2026 8:45 pm - Tollway leaders explain what’s happening with their big, new road program and what that means for drivers.
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Robotaxis, O’Hare boom and Red Line scrutiny: Transportation seers forecast 2026Dec 21, 2025 8:45 pm - Robotaxis on our roads and delivery drones in the skies above. Our experts dive into the future of planes, trains and automobiles next year.
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5 things to know about gas costs, O’Hare crowds and free rides this holiday seasonDec 19, 2025 6:23 pm - Passengers at O’Hare and Midway will grow by 6% over 2024, and the tollway’s busiest day is forecast to be Tuesday, Dec. 23.
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‘We finally got the ramp open’: Access from tollway to North Avenue a game changerDec 15, 2025 6:13 pm - New ramp should open Saturday and will accommodate about 5,700 vehicles with 30 cent tolls for cars.
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Planes, trains and automobiles: Five things to know about this year’s Thanksgiving odysseyNov 24, 2025 6:39 pm - Can I bring homemade gravy in carry-on? How cheap is gas in Wisconsin? When’s the worst day to drive home? We have answers.
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Tollway leaders assert rate hikes tucked into transit legislation are their callNov 20, 2025 5:43 pm - “Any changes to toll rates will be reviewed and subject to approval by the tollway board,” officials explained Thursday. A bill passed by the General Assembly raises tolls 45 cents for cars, 30% for trucks in 2027.
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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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One killed, two injured in I-290 crash in ElmhurstNov 09, 2025 3:34 pm - One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on westbound I-290 in Elmhurst, authorities said.
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Lawmakers approve $1.5 billion transit funding package with 45 cent toll increaseOct 31, 2025 9:54 am - Pritzker gives thumb’s up to plan that would avert transit implosion, offer expanded services, and create new oversight board.