Articles filed under Transportation
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Diamond in the rough or money pit? Metra board chagrined at costs of warehouse ‘fiasco’May 26, 2024 3:35 pm - Buying an empty warehouse in Harvey for $7 million to store Metra materials in 2020 seemed like a good investment. But the building is problematic, Metra’s poured millions into it and one official called it a “fiasco.”
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The Biz Week That Was: Tiny brews, outdoor theater daily showings and new outlet stores among highlightsMay 26, 2024 5:46 am - McHenry Outdoor Theater begins daily showings, kicks off getaway contest Starting May 24, the McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor switches from being open weekends o...
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‘The worst event of my life’: Families, first responders gather on 45th anniversary of American Airlines Flight 191 disasterMay 25, 2024 6:53 pm - Family members, first responders and others with an emotional connection to the 1979 crash of American Airlines Flight 191 gathered at a memorial in Des Plaines Saturday to mark the 45th anniversary of the tragic loss of 273 lives.
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Metra wants to hear from you about shaking up traditional train schedulesMay 25, 2024 5:14 pm - Metra is asking riders to list their current and future needs as the agency contemplates a shift to a regional system that’s not just about rush-hour service but all-day. You can comment through June 19.
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Here’s what to expect at O’Hare, Midway and toll roads this holiday weekendMay 23, 2024 8:59 pm - What's the busiest day at O'Hare and Midway? Chicago offers an airport travel forecast for the long weekend.
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Woman struck, killed by Metra train in BartlettMay 23, 2024 6:51 am - Authorities are investigating the death of an adult woman fatally struck by a Metra train early Thursday morning in Bartlett. The collision occurred at the grade crossing just before the station where the train was scheduled to arrive at 5:02 a.m., Metra officials said.
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Mount Prospect buys land for intersection improvements near RandhurstMay 22, 2024 7:49 pm - Mount Prospect is taking another step toward relieving congestion at one of its most crowded intersections. The village board voted Tuesday on an intergovernmental agreem...
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Construction giant sues tollway for firing; warns of delays, costs, safety issuesMay 22, 2024 7:21 pm - A longtime Illinois tollway construction company sued the agency Wednesday, saying executives broke a multimillion-dollar contract to rebuild an interchange without explanation.
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O’Hare shoulder lane scofflaws could be facing $100 fines, camera surveillanceMay 20, 2024 6:00 am - Drivers who illegally perch on expressway shoulder lanes near O’Hare International Airport waiting to collect passengers could face a pricey reckoning soon. The O’Hare Dr...
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Cleared-for-takeoff O’Hare modernization program will boost our economyMay 19, 2024 6:00 am - O’Hare International Airport is critical to the competitive strength of our businesses and the productivity of our workers. O’Hare is the “most connected airport” in the ...