Articles filed under Transportation
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Route 21 paving in LibertyvilleMay 08, 2013 5:32 pm - Weather permitting, the southbound lanes of Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) from Route 137 south in Libertyville will be paved from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. When the contr...
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Des Plaines pushing for light at Lee, Forest intersectionMay 08, 2013 3:06 pm - Des Plaines city officials are pushing for a traffic signal at Lee Street and Forest Avenue, an addition that would require permit approval from the Illinois Department ...
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Midway spared late-night tower closuresMay 08, 2013 2:00 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration offered a reprieve Wednesday for Midway International Airport, reversing plans to close the air traffic control tower overnight. Seve...
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O'Hare to use sheep, goats to keep grass, weeds at bayMay 08, 2013 11:00 am - A herd of goats and sheep is ready for a beatdown of inaccessible O'Hare grass. The city of Chicago announced Wednesday it's turning to four-legged assistants to keep tu...
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Pending agreements move Rollins Gateway project closer to constructionMay 08, 2013 5:15 am - Several agreements involving the Rollins Gateway project in Round Lake Beach are up for approval as major construction on the complicated, two-year project nears. Agreem...
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Diamond Lake Road to closeMay 07, 2013 4:00 pm - Diamond Lake Road between Route 60/83 and Route 45 will be closed to through traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 20, for track maintenance at the Canadian National r...
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Riders suggest more frequent trains between Chicago and IndianapolisMay 06, 2013 8:08 pm - LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Some riders believe Amtrak’s passenger service between Chicago and Indianapolis would be more popular if there were more trains to catch. Federal fundi...
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Schneider among lawmakers pushing FAA to spare control towersMay 06, 2013 12:32 pm - Democrat Brad Schneider and Tea Party star Michele Bachmann are light years apart politically but the two found common ground on the issue of funding for air traffic con...
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Arlington Heights Road gridlock here until AugustMay 06, 2013 11:00 am - If you enjoy dallying in traffic, Elk Grove Village has the perfect location. Resurfacing on Arlington Heights Road between Higgins Road and Brantwood Avenue is in full ...
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Is it time to cap Metra fare hikes?May 06, 2013 5:00 am - “Oh, the good old days of 2011, when a 10-ride Metra pass to the city cost only $36.55,” I thought as I forked over $52.50 to the ticket agent last week. Metra monthly a...