Articles filed under Transportation
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What commuters need to know about the proposed new Metra fares, zonesJul 03, 2023 5:30 am - On June 21, Metra leaders rolled out a revolutionary proposal to revamp fares and downsize its zone system. But interviews with BNSF Line riders Wednesday generated a co...
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Lots on tap at Chicago's Midway Airport for hungry, thirsty travelersJul 03, 2023 1:00 am - Pints, popcorn and pizza are among the offerings of 14 new businesses coming to Midway International Airport, the Chicago Department of Aviation announced recently. In a...
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Pedestrian killed when struck by Metra train at Prairie View station in Buffalo GroveJul 03, 2023 1:00 am - A 26-year-old man was killed Monday morning when struck by a Metra train at the Prairie View station in Buffalo Grove, authorities said. According to village officials, ...
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Route 31 underpass in Geneva to close for a month for railroad workJun 30, 2023 1:00 am - The Route 31 underpass in Geneva will be closed for a month, starting July 10, because of railroad work. The official detour will direct northbound motorists, including ...
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Standard state driver's licenses will be available to all noncitizensJun 30, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Immigrants in Illinois with or without permission from U.S. immigration authorities will soon be able to obtain standard driver's licenses that can be used...
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2.8 million Illinoisans will hit the roads and airports over the holiday: Some getaway tipsJun 29, 2023 5:00 am - Itching to escape for the July Fourth long weekend? You're not alone. AAA predicts 2.8 million Illinoisans will take a jaunt between Friday and Tuesday, a spike of 120,0...
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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...