Articles filed under Transportation
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Woman's leg is amputated after being trapped under a moving walkway in a Thai airportJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - BANGKOK (AP) - A woman's leg had to be amputated in a Thai airport after it was trapped by a movable walkway Thursday, officials said. The 57-year-old Thai passenger was...
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Plan for big crowds at O'Hare and Midway over holiday weekend, and on the KennedyJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - With thousands of July Fourth vacationers and NASCAR fans passing through Chicago's airports this holiday, travelers should plan accordingly, officials said. Nearly 1.5 ...
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Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO's job since Ohio derailmentJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - ATLANTA - Norfolk Southern's CEO has spoken often of safety and better service since he took the job over a year ago, but it's safety that has dominated discussions afte...
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How new crossings aim to make Hanover Park Metra station safer for pedestriansJun 28, 2023 5:00 am - Local leaders will join commuters Thursday to celebrate the completion of a pair of pedestrian safety crossings at the Hanover Park Metra station. The nine months of wor...
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Traffic advisory for Bartlett July 4 fireworks showJun 28, 2023 1:00 am - The Bartlett Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza will run from approximately 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Apple Orchard Park near the intersection of South Ba...
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Lake County increases commitment to bicycle, pedestrian safetyJun 28, 2023 1:00 am - Lake County's proposed five-year transportation improvement program reflects a growing commitment to bicycle and pedestrian access and safety. About $98 million is targe...
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Metra trains on the move after pedestrian hit near downtown WheatonJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - A pedestrian was struck by a train just east of downtown Wheaton Tuesday morning, halting rail traffic on Metra's Union Pacific West Line between College Avenue and West...
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New York City drivers will pay extra tolls as part of the effort to reduce congestionJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part...
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What suburbanites need to know to attend - or avoid - Chicago NASCAR raceJun 26, 2023 5:30 am - If you are a local NASCAR fan, this week is leading into the BEST WEEKEND EVER. As in a mind-blowing pride of racing stars burning rubber around Grant Park. If you don'...
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Winchester Road resurfacing in Libertyville includes new trail segment, safety measuresJun 26, 2023 1:00 am - A $5.34 million road project in Libertyville includes welcome improvements for walkers, runners and bicyclists. Crews on Monday began removing portions of curb, gutter a...