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Cheapest cars, most distracting songs, riskiest roads: We studied the studies so you won’t have toNov 08, 2026 2:30 pm - Every day, splashy, new transportation studies are churned out and dispatched to the Daily Herald. We’ve distilled the information overload into five things that are good to know.
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Kirchoff Road closures in Rolling Meadows Wednesday, Thursday nightOct 26, 2026 12:38 pm - As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s ongoing Route 53 Improvements, additional intermittent closures are planned on Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows thi...
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You asked — We answer questions on Pace bus detours, rogue trucks and endless Route 53 workOct 04, 2026 2:53 pm - Readers want to know: why is an Illinois tollway project delaying Pace buses? Can trucks hog the left lanes on highways? And more.
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Concrete barriers tumble off Route 53 bridge onto Palatine Road belowSep 21, 2026 2:06 pm - State authorities are investigating what caused concrete barriers to fall off a bridge along Route 53 in Palatine Sunday afternoon and plummet onto a busy road below.
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Getting there: Where’s the cheapest gas, worst traffic, and airport crowds this Labor Day weekendAug 31, 2026 6:28 pm - Is fuel cheaper in Wisconsin or Indiana? Here’s a current snapshot but Labor Day gas costs are hard to predict with the Iran conflict, experts say.
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A rear-end collision, ghosting and a claim denial: How to prevent insurance implosionsJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Daily Herald transportation writer Marni Pyke learned firsthand the complication of dealing with insurance after an accident. Here’s what happened after her car was rear-ended on the Eisenhower Expressway.
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IDOT warns of buckling pavement amid heat waveJul 01, 2026 1:12 pm - Amid a heat wave expected to keep high temperatures in the mid 90s through at least Thursday, the Illinois Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be on the lo...
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Tollway ramp closures planned near O’Hare this weekJun 15, 2026 3:25 pm - Overnight closures and detours are scheduled this week on the ramps connecting the southbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the eastbound Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) to I-190 for work to relocate the toll plaza at the O’Hare Interchange.
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Frigid temperatures decrease EV, hybrid performance, AAA study findsMay 10, 2026 8:45 pm - AAA study reveals that extreme temperatures significantly impact electric and hybrid vehicle performance. The study tested popular models including Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Toyota Prius.
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Endless Route 56 construction? Road test mystery? Here are answers to your transportation questionsMay 03, 2026 8:45 pm - “This mess has been ongoing for over two years,” one reader says of IDOT’s Route 56 project. Plus, we delve into Illinois tollway and DMV quandaries.
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