Articles filed under Transportation
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Man dies after being struck by Metra trainDec 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Authorities said a man has died after he was struck by a Metra train in the Southwest suburbs. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said a train was pulling into a station in...
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Metra signs off on $1 million in consulting contractsDec 15, 2011 11:00 pm - Despite budget constraints, Metra board directors approved contracts worth more than $1 million for PR and lobbying consultants Friday. Paying four lobbyists a combined ...
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Politics behind delay in picking Metra chairmanDec 15, 2011 11:00 pm - The next leader of Metra’s board of directors remains a mystery. Officials delayed choosing a chairman Friday, deferring the decision until the end of March. Former Chai...
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Illinois receives $44 million for roads, railsDec 14, 2011 11:00 pm - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Thursday that Illinois will receive more than $44 million for three transportation projects — two in the Chicago area ...
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Accident closes lane on I-90 near Arlington HeightsDec 14, 2011 11:00 pm - A minor-two car accident shut down one eastbound lane on I-90 near Arlington Heights Road for a short time on Thursday afternoon. State police officials said they expect...
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Officials blame software 'hiccup' for erroneous I-PASS chargesDec 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Software improvements backfired causing the Illinois tollway's computer system to turn on some I-PASS users last week, officials explained. About 4,500 I-PASS customers ...
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AAA predicts more traveling for the holidays this yearDec 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Could the Grinch effect of the recession be finally easing on holiday travelers? AAA thinks so and predicts an upswing in people hitting the roads between Dec. 23 and Ja...
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I-294 Balmoral off-ramp in Rosemont now openDec 12, 2011 11:00 pm - After seven months of construction, motorists finally can use a new off-ramp on the northbound Tri-State Tollway at Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont, which opened this mornin...
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Rosemont ramps up tollway accessDec 12, 2011 11:00 pm - It’s a straight shot from the Tri-State Tollway to Rosemont now. Illinois State Toll Highway Authority leaders opened a new exit ramp from the Tri-State (I-294) onto Bal...
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IDOT exec says drivers may need to be taxedDec 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Illinois transportation secretary says it may be needed for road projects