Articles filed under Transportation
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U.S. requiring masks on planes, transit an extra month as it weighs new approachMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - The federal government is extending its face mask requirement on airplanes, buses, trains and other public transportation settings through April 18, officials announced ...
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Metra train strikes pedestrian near NapervilleMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Metra trains on the BNSF line were halted Thursday night after a train struck a pedestrian near Naperville. Train No. 1285 hit a pedestrian about 10 p.m., according to ...
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Hainesville Road project virtual meeting March 24Mar 10, 2022 12:00 am - A virtual public information meeting regarding a proposed project on Hainesville Road from Washington Street to Rollins Road in the villages of Round Lake Beach and Roun...
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Legislation to clarify tollway chairman's duties passes SenateMar 09, 2022 12:00 am - State senators amended a law governing the Illinois tollway on Wednesday to clarify top executives' roles, after concerns about a power struggle and overreach by the cha...
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What the new strategic plan in Des Plaines aims to accomplishMar 09, 2022 12:00 am - Infrastructure improvements and economic investment are among the chief goals of Des Plaines' new, five-year strategic plan. Ensuring Des Plaines is a "friendly, diverse...
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How much higher could gas prices go? We could be near the peak, AAA saysMar 09, 2022 12:00 am - Gas prices for a gallon of regular rose by about 7 cents Wednesday in the Chicago metro region, a day after President Joe Biden banned imports of Russian oil, but the na...
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Illinois State Police director details response to expressway shootingsMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly on Monday outlined the department's efforts and a proposed response to expressway shootings during a Public Sa...
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Towns fighting railroad merger gain new ally in DuPage CountyMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - DuPage County has joined a coalition of eight towns fighting a pending railroad merger fiercely opposed by mayors from Bensenville to Elgin. Municipal leaders fear the g...
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Masks on trains and planes, still? TSA policy decision coming soonMar 07, 2022 4:00 am - As COVID-19 cases decline and face mask rules disappear, public transportation is the final frontier. But that could change next week. A U.S. Transportation Security Adm...
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Trains running again after suspicious package found at OgilvieMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - A suspicious package at Ogilvie Transportation Center Monday caused the station's evacuation during the afternoon rush, resulting in massive delays for Metra riders. Ch...