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Wilke Road resurfacing begins this week in PalatineSep 02, 2025 10:52 am - Resurfacing of Wilke Road (also known as West Illinois Route 53 Frontage Road) from Rand Road to Alison Drive in Palatine is scheduled to take place this week.
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Route 53 resurfacing scheduled to begin TuesdayAug 25, 2025 1:33 pm - Milling and resurfacing on Route 53 from south of Kirchoff Road to south of Rand Road in parts of Arlington Heights, Palatine and Rolling Meadows is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
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Road closure in Palatine extended to Sept. 2Aug 12, 2025 10:31 am - The closure of Wilke Road in Palatine - also known as West Route 53 Frontage Road - has been extended until Sept. 2, as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's ongoing improvements of Route 53.
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Ramp closures, detours planned near O’Hare next weekAug 07, 2025 7:10 am - Expect overnight delays and detours if you’re driving to or near O’Hare International Airport next week. Three nights of closures are scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 11, ...
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No exit on I-290 ramp to Lake Street this weekend near ElmhurstJun 27, 2025 2:48 pm - The ramp closure is part of major upgrades to dysfunctional infrastructure on North Avenue, County Line Road and Lake Street.
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It’s so hot you could fry an egg on the buckling pavement — asphalt eruptions dot suburbsJun 24, 2025 1:01 pm - IDOT is warns drivers of cracks in the pavement. As high temperatures persist, here’s who you can contact about problems.
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Tapping ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your phone could prevent crashes. Why don’t we use it?Jun 22, 2025 1:59 pm - Many don’t know about “Do Not Disturb” technology or how to turn it on. For others, it’s the dreaded FOMO on texts.
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Kennedy Expressway construction on track for Thanksgiving completionJun 16, 2025 5:05 pm - After two years and four months, what’s another five? Here’s the latest on the Kennedy Expressway slog.
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Curveball coming for I-90 drivers at Route 53 — with key ramp closing through JuneJun 05, 2025 8:27 pm - Jane Addams Tollway drivers should brace for delays and detours, as old toll booths make way for modern infrastructure at the Route 53 interchange. Will your commute survive the two-week project?
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The Tri-State, Route 53, the Kennedy, oh my — What to expect on this year’s road construction menuApr 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Here’s where the jackhammers will be focused as road work season blooms.