Articles filed under Transportation
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New paratransit system proposed in Lake CountyAug 03, 2021 1:00 am - Presentations regarding a proposed new paratransit system in Lake County have been shifted to an entirely virtual format at 4 and 5 p.m. Wednesday. The county, communiti...
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To fight long lines, appointments will be required for new driver's licenses starting in SeptemberJul 31, 2021 7:00 am - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is promising changes that includes requiring appointments after continued long lines at facilities focused on driver's licenses a...
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Can Long Grove find a way to keep drivers from hitting bridge cover?Jul 30, 2021 1:00 am - Long Grove's historic covered bridge on Robert Parker Coffin Road enjoys iconic status within the village. It's a place for couples taking their wedding photos and other...
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$46 million Randall Road reconstruction in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills 90% completeJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - The $46 million reconstruction of Randall Road in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills is 90% complete, according to Algonquin and McHenry County officials, but carrying the ...
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Peterson Road to close in Libertyville starting MondayJul 29, 2021 1:00 am - Peterson Road will be closed on both sides of the railroad bridge in Libertyville beginning Monday, Aug. 2 to Aug. 16, weather permitting. The Illinois Department of Tra...
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Yet another truck strikes roof of Long Grove bridgeJul 29, 2021 1:00 am - A truck became wedged under the roof of Long Grove's iconic covered bridge late Thursday afternoon, marking at least the 15th time the bridge has been damaged since it r...
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Man killed after being struck by Metra train near LibertyvilleJul 27, 2021 1:00 am - A man was struck and killed by an outbound Metra train near Libertyville just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, authorities said. Metra officials said the man was standing "on the t...
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Is it speeding? Pandemic joy rides? Experts explain 10% spike in crash fatalitiesJul 25, 2021 1:00 am - Fifty-five more people have died in traffic crashes this year in Illinois compared with 2020, a nearly 10% uptick that comes as vehicle travel grows nationwide in the se...
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Changes in plans in Glen Ellyn? The latest on the effort to revamp the downtown train stationJul 23, 2021 5:30 am - The concept behind a new Glen Ellyn train station is to create a downtown focal point while giving commuters easier access to a transit hub. Toward that end, village boa...
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One-day closure coming to part of Main Street in Glen EllynJul 22, 2021 1:00 am - A portion of Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn will close to traffic Monday because of a water service upgrade near the intersection with Crescent Boulevard. Main Stree...