She calmly landed the Southwest flight and broke barriers as a fighter pilot
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Apr 18, 2018 10:29 AM - In the midst of the chaos, Tammie Jo Shults successfully completed an emergency landing of Southwest Flight 1380, sparing the lives of 148 people and averting a far worse catastrophe. Not surprising for someone who was among the first female fighter pilots for the U.S. Navy.
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'Sheer panic' grips Southwest plane in first fatal U.S. flight since 2009Apr 18, 2018 8:35 AM - When the plane engine blew up and the oxygen masks rained down, only one thought dominated Marty Martinez's mind: sending a goodbye message to his parents. -
Drivers beware: Traffic on I-90 down to one lane this weekendApr 18, 2018 2:38 PM - Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on Interstate 90 between Lee Street and Interstate 294 in Des Plaines beginning Friday.
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Metra leaders aim to fast-track fare structure changesApr 18, 2018 6:14 PM - Metra's getting closer to tweaking the fare system by consolidating some zones, offering reverse commute discounts and one-day passes. Directors urged staff to step on the diesel. -
Moylan: Tolls for cars with trailers are 'highway robbery'Apr 18, 2018 7:45 AM - "Highway robbery" is what state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines calls Illinois tollway rates for folks hauling trailers with recreational vehicles. He's pushing for a decrease; the tollway says it's listening. -
IDOT to update Vernon Hills on $73 million Route 45 widening projectApr 16, 2018 6:24 PM - Status of $73 million project to widen Route 45 from Route 60 in Mundelein through Vernon Hills to Route 22 in Lincolnshire to be discussed -
Shoulder-riding buses expand to Edens ExpresswayApr 16, 2018 6:12 PM - Pace's shoulder-riding buses continue their conquest of the region's highways. This time, it's the Edens Expressway. -
Construction season is here -- our guide to surviving itApr 16, 2018 7:38 AM - Construction season has sprung. Stay calm and drive on with our guide to road work hot spots. Plus the two candidates for governor talk about fixing dysfunctional highways. -
Long wait for western terminal disappointing, Bensenville saysApr 17, 2018 11:22 AM - The glacial pace of a western terminal at O'Hare's troubles Bensenville, plus some think the "Are you a robot?" question is stifling online noise complaints at an airport meeting Friday. -
Motor homes, fifth wheels and more on display at Grayslake RV showApr 13, 2018 3:57 PM - RV enthusiasts had a chance to check out more than 40 new RV's at the Lake Country Fairgrounds in Grayslake Friday afternoon.
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