Articles filed under Transportation
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Bartlett tree-lighting event Dec. 2 to bring road detoursNov 30, 2022 12:00 am - North Avenue between Oak Avenue and North Eastern Avenue in Bartlett will be closed from 4 p.m. until about 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, for the horse-drawn carriage rides ...
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Woman struck and killed by Metra train in Arlington HeightsNov 30, 2022 12:00 am - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a commuter train early Wednesday morning in Arlington Heights, officials said. The woman, whose identity was not released, was hit ...
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Should you buy a pricey new car now or hold off?Nov 28, 2022 4:30 am - Pay $1,500 for suspension work on the 10-year-old Explorer or buy a new car? That used to be a no-brainer. Now, with COVID-19 vehicle shortages, a microchip desert, supp...
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White House intervenes in rail dispute, but Metra's on alert for possible strikeNov 28, 2022 12:00 am - With a deadline looming next week for a possible strike by railway workers, Metra officials are watching negotiations between both sides and now a third party — the Whit...
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East State Street reconstruction project moves forward in GenevaNov 27, 2022 12:00 am - Geneva aldermen have approved an intergovernmental agreement with the state for acquiring right-of-way parcels required for the $22 million East State Street reconstruct...
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Fatal plane crash occurred in woods half-mile from Wonder Lake airportNov 26, 2022 12:00 am - National Transportation Safety Board officials were on-site Saturday investigating a fatal single-engine plane crash that occurred Friday near Wonder Lake. The model Ext...
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As ridership grows, Metra delivering 18 more weekday trains to UP West LineNov 25, 2022 12:00 am - Metra Union Pacific West riders can expect a lot more choices on Dec. 5, when the commuter railroad restores 18 more trains to the line. There will be nine more inbound ...
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Metra board member sought for Lake CountNov 25, 2022 12:00 am - Lake County is looking for qualified candidates to replace Norm Carlson on the Metra board of directors. Carlson, who was appointed to the commuter rail agency board in...
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Five tips to help navigate your Thanksgiving travel plansNov 22, 2022 12:00 am - Whether you've strapped that frozen Butterball into the passenger's seat for a cross-country drive or tucked it into your carry-on, we've got your back. Here are five ti...
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Major fixes on the Kennedy, 'smart corridors' on routes 64 and 56 heading our wayNov 21, 2022 4:30 am - By Marni Pyke With the interminable Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction terminating this year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is shifting gears to several p...