Articles filed under Tollways
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Too soon to tell if drivers will avoid toll feesJan 02, 2012 11:00 pm - The rates are up, but it's unknown yet if drivers are flocking to other routes to avoid higher Illinois tollway charges. For I-PASS users, fees jumped by nearly 100 perc...
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Will Elgin-O’Hare extension get you to O’Hare?Jan 02, 2012 4:30 am - The big transportation story of the year is, of course, the Illinois tollway’s rate hike, which took effect Sunday. That is, until Metra eclipses the tollway with a fare...
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Tollway director answers questions on giant toll hikesJan 01, 2012 5:30 am - Thinking of running over your I-PASS with the advent of higher tolls today? Many drivers will experience some financial pain with rates nearly doubling for both I-PASS a...
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Accident closes lane on I-90 near Arlington HeightsDec 14, 2011 11:00 pm - A minor-two car accident shut down one eastbound lane on I-90 near Arlington Heights Road for a short time on Thursday afternoon. State police officials said they expect...
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Officials blame software 'hiccup' for erroneous I-PASS chargesDec 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Software improvements backfired causing the Illinois tollway's computer system to turn on some I-PASS users last week, officials explained. About 4,500 I-PASS customers ...
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AAA predicts more traveling for the holidays this yearDec 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Could the Grinch effect of the recession be finally easing on holiday travelers? AAA thinks so and predicts an upswing in people hitting the roads between Dec. 23 and Ja...
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I-294 Balmoral off-ramp in Rosemont now openDec 12, 2011 11:00 pm - After seven months of construction, motorists finally can use a new off-ramp on the northbound Tri-State Tollway at Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont, which opened this mornin...
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Rosemont ramps up tollway accessDec 12, 2011 11:00 pm - It’s a straight shot from the Tri-State Tollway to Rosemont now. Illinois State Toll Highway Authority leaders opened a new exit ramp from the Tri-State (I-294) onto Bal...
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Oops — Tollway blames software glitch for mistaken chargesDec 08, 2011 11:00 pm - Got a mysterious charge or credit on your I-PASS account? Our bad, Illinois tollway officials said Friday. The agency worked throughout the day to correct erroneous cred...
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High speed rail, electric cars and railfan harassment — readers get their sayNov 27, 2011 11:00 pm - It's that season to overeat and give thanks, so I'm serving up a heaping helping of letters and emails. I can't thank you enough for reading, commenting, advising and h...