Articles filed under Transportation
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United anticipates record-breaking summer with new Midwestern, World Cup destinations from O’HareJan 28, 2026 7:21 pm - From Kalamazoo to Los Angeles, and Guadalajara in time for the World Cup, United Airlines is piling on flights at O’Hare.
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Duckworth’s busy day: Sparring with JD Vance, proposing $1.5 billion plan to fix rail bridgesJan 28, 2026 7:20 pm - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth challenges Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Venezuela, introduces grant program to rebuild decrepit commuter rail bridges.
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Harper College opens new federally funded aviation maintenance lab at Schaumburg AirportJan 27, 2026 4:30 pm - Harper College has opened a new Harper Aviation Maintenance Lab at Schaumburg Regional Airport to provide students greater access to affordable education and hands-on training for aviation careers.
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Metra continues investigation into fatal collision with snowplow in BartlettJan 27, 2026 3:53 pm - A video shows crossing gates were down with warning lights and bells activated Monday morning when a Bartlett public works employee crossed the tracks in a small snowplow and was fatally struck by a Metra train, officials said.
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Operator of small snowplow killed in crash with Metra train in BartlettJan 26, 2026 9:57 am - A 64-year-old Bartlett Public Works employee was fatally injured Monday morning when the small snowplow vehicle he was operating was struck by a Metra train at the Bartlett commuter station, officials said.
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As fatal pedestrian crashes rise, state task force aims for zero deathsJan 25, 2026 8:45 pm - Fatal vehicle crashes were down in 2025, but pedestrian deaths rose. The state is seeking solutions. Plus, here’s how you can get free auto show tickets.
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Illinois rideshare drivers rally for unionization billJan 21, 2026 4:25 pm - Rideshare drivers are calling on Illinois lawmakers to consider legislation that would grant them the right to unionize. Drivers held a rally at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to ask legislators for their support on forthcoming legislation.
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As North Pole weather moves in, Metra reduces schedules FridayJan 21, 2026 4:07 pm - Trains will operate on a reduced schedule Friday with fewer riders expected and in hopes of limiting service problems.
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No longer a bridesmaid, O’Hare clinches busiest U.S. airport awardJan 20, 2026 12:59 pm - Take that Atlanta. FAA data Tuesday shows 857,392 flights at O’Hare in 2025, beating Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport’s 807,625.
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Major flight delays at O’Hare due to burst pipe at air traffic control towerJan 20, 2026 10:46 am - A burst pipe at O’Hare’s International Airport’s busiest air traffic control tower caused delays for thousands of passengers Tuesday.