Articles filed under Transportation
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Two struck and killed by Metra trainsJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - Two people were struck and killed by trains in separate incidents on Metra's Union Pacific-Northwest line Thursday morning, creating extensive delays and cancellations t...
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Naperville crashes down slightly in 2016Jan 25, 2017 4:30 am - There were 102 crashes last year at the most dangerous intersection in Naperville - up from 73 at the most crash-prone site in 2015, police said. While the number of cr...
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Eisenhower toll idea meets skepticismJan 25, 2017 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Transportation hopes to squeeze more lanes out of the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to fix an infamous bottleneck, but there was skepticism ab...
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Metra train strikes police vehicle in Prospect HeightsJan 25, 2017 12:00 am - A Prospect Heights police officer was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a Metra train struck a police SUV, officials say. The crash occurred 3:46 p.m. on t...
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Buffalo Grove holds public meeting on Lake Cook CorridorJan 23, 2017 10:00 pm - The Village of Buffalo Grove is holding the first public meeting for the Lake Cook Corridor Market Study and Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The project, which was kicked off ...
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Accidents create need for changes at Gurnee tollway exitJan 23, 2017 4:30 am - Bill Bertram frequently felt uneasy as cars whizzed past while he waited in traffic to reach the Tri-State Tollway's Grand Avenue exit ramp in Gurnee in the months after...
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In Transit: Concrete I-90 barrier cuts access for first-respondersJan 23, 2017 4:30 am - The rebuilt Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) brought spanking new lanes, modernized interchanges and an unwelcome surprise for Schaumburg firefighters — a longer response time...
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Metra CEO talks new fare structure, police body cameras, flippable seatsJan 23, 2017 12:00 am - Metra riders could see a revamp of traditional zone-based fares that might involve new variables such as charging different rates at rush hour in the future, the railroa...
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United flights temporarily grounded because of IT issueJan 22, 2017 12:00 am - A temporary ground stop issued for domestic United Airlines flights was lifted Sunday evening, but company spokeswoman Maddie King says travelers could still experience ...
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Developer seeks more time for review of townhome plan in downtown LibertyvilleJan 20, 2017 12:00 am - A planned public hearing on a proposal for luxury apartments near the Metra station downtown is being delayed two months at the developer's request. The advisory plan co...