Articles filed under Transportation
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'He was a visionary': State leaders name tollway bridge for Rosemont's founding mayorNov 12, 2023 10:00 pm - Donald E. Stephens' name graces the front of the Rosemont convention center, the museum of Hummel figurines he collected, and the park at the entrance to the gated commu...
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Report: Part of Route 31 closed in North Aurora due to house fireNov 10, 2023 10:00 pm - According to a news release from the village of North Aurora, a portion of Route 31, also known as Lincolnway, is closed on Saturday afternoon between Mooseheart Road an...
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Seismic shifts coming to Metra zoning and fares in 2024Nov 10, 2023 12:00 am - Metra leaders adopted sweeping updates to fares and zoning Friday, reforms officials said would simplify travel on the system for riders. The changes include shrinking t...
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Palatine rail crossing closing next week for repairsNov 09, 2023 12:00 am - The Union Pacific Railroad plans to close the rail crossing at Hicks Road in Palatine beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13 through approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. ...
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DuPage County wants your thoughts about its mobility planNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - The DuPage County Division of Transportation is accepting public comment on its mobility framework plan. The plan includes recommendations for improved travel throughout...
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'Amtrak Joe' Biden touts $16 billion for passenger rail projects near his home in DelawareNov 07, 2023 12:00 am - BEAR, Del. - President Joe Biden, arguably the nation's biggest Amtrak fan, visited a train maintenance shop in his home state of Delaware on Monday to showcase more tha...
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State police eyeing I-190 shoulder parking scofflaws near O'HareNov 06, 2023 4:30 am - Almost as ubiquitous as the low-flying jets when you approach O'Hare International Airport is a random group of cars perched on the shoulder of the expressway. They inso...
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Suburban Skyview: Flying high over Lake County's latest traffic innovation: The roundaboutNov 04, 2023 5:00 am - The word roundabout has been in use since the mid 14th century and has had a few different definitions during that tenure: “by a circuitous route,” “on all sides, all ab...
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What to expect on the Kennedy Expressway this weekNov 04, 2023 1:00 am - Three new ramps will close on the inbound Kennedy Expressway Monday allowing crews to rehab pavement as part of a three-year, $150 million project. The ramps comprise No...
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Railroad work will close downtown Wheaton crossing for three daysNov 03, 2023 1:00 am - The Union Pacific Railroad crossing at Main Street in Wheaton will be closed to traffic next week to accommodate track repairs. The closure is set to begin Monday and la...