Articles filed under Transportation
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NTSB: No alert for train crew until just before derailmentFeb 23, 2023 12:00 am - EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - The crew operating a freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, did not receive a critical warning about an overheated axle until just b...
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Vote moves forest land sale for $186 million Waukegan airport project closer to public reviewFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Public review of the potential sale of Lake County Forest Preserve property for a proposed $186 million safety improvement project at Waukegan National Airport now is pe...
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Will lawmakers be able to stall vote on rail merger?Feb 20, 2023 4:30 am - Can federal lawmakers put the brakes on a controversial merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads? The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is exp...
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Navy Pier executive picked to lead Illinois tollwayFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday appointed a Navy Pier executive and former Chicago Public Schools administrator as the Illinois tollway's new board chairman. Arnie Rivera, ...
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New rail cars, simpler fares: Here's what's onboard Metra's new strategic planFeb 16, 2023 4:00 am - Metra leaders approved a new five-year strategic plan Wednesday that aims to increase ridership with more service options and fare products. The 2023-2027 program reflec...
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State trooper clipped by car's mirror on I-290 at I-390Feb 15, 2023 12:00 am - A state trooper was clipped by a car's mirror early Wednesday morning as he was conducting a traffic stop on westbound I-290 at the I-390 interchange. According to an Il...
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Union Pacific Railroad to host open house in Geneva on 3rd rail projectFeb 15, 2023 12:00 am - The public is invited to attend a Union Pacific Railroad open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at Geneva Public Works, 1800 South St., regarding its Third Main Line projec...
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Huntley approves nearly $1 million for road work surrounding Catty property developmentFeb 15, 2023 12:00 am - Work will soon be coming to South Church and Mill streets in Huntley after the village board approved nearly $1 million for improvements. The improvements could start as...
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Chick-fil-A, Protein Bar coming to O'Hare's Terminal 5 this yearFeb 14, 2023 12:00 am - Count Chick-fil-A among the new arrivals coming to O'Hare International Airport this summer. The popular restaurant will open its first O'Hare location at Terminal 5 mid...
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Tollway chief talks about Bears, turnover and constructionFeb 13, 2023 4:30 am - It's been a tumultuous year at the Illinois tollway, with four top leaders flying out the doors. New Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse says her feet are firmly planted...