Articles filed under Tollways
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Spring ushers in Elgin-O'Hare, other road constructionApr 29, 2013 5:00 am - What's different about my annual summary of large and annoying roadwork projects this year? For the first time ever, I get to announce the debut of a significant constru...
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Tollway watchdog digs up scams, employee misdeedsMar 28, 2013 11:23 am - Recent shenanigans by now ex-tollway workers or contract employees included a supervisor who bullied underlings when he was not sleeping on the job and a call center att...
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I-90, Barrington Road interchange takes step forwardMar 20, 2013 5:40 pm - Timing is everything for communities hoping to take advantage of a massive widening project along the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) to build some long-desired interchanges ...
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Tollway expansion has fringe benefits for Elgin fenMar 20, 2013 4:24 pm - The rare swamp thistle, marsh marigold and skunk cabbage will get a piece of the action as the Illinois tollway moves forward on plans to widen the Jane Addams Tollway (...
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Construction revs up on Jane AddamsMar 13, 2013 1:46 pm - Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) drivers will see some dividends this year on higher tolls instituted in 2012 as construction to widen and reinvent the road kicks off. The Ill...
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Proposed hand-held ban puts distracted driving back in the hot seatMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Could this be the year a hand-held cellphone ban goes viral in Illinois? I won't hold my breath ... but I will track the progress of a House bill prohibiting drivers fro...
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Route 53 consultants’ contract draws criticismMar 04, 2013 6:09 pm - Illinois tollway leaders will spend $4 million for consultants who will develop a detailed plan to extend Route 53 north into Lake County, including surveying how much d...
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Tollway transponder perk continuing for now after rulingFeb 28, 2013 6:00 pm - Free rides for Illinois tollway employees will continue for the foreseeable future following a judge's recent ruling. About 75 percent of the Illinois State Toll Highwa...
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Talk of RTA, CMAP merger draws mixed reviewsFeb 25, 2013 4:30 am - Will SB 1594 seeking to combine CMAP and RTA pass the General Assembly or is it DOA? Sorry. Got a little acronym-heavy. Today's column is about a proposal to merge two o...
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Duckworth: Western O’Hare access tough sell, but doableFeb 21, 2013 12:46 pm - Western access to O’Hare International Airport requires more than a parking lot and a bus to distant terminals for it to work effectively, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth ...