Articles filed under Transportation
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Villages may commit money to fight Elgin-O'Hare ComEd linesMar 02, 2016 4:24 am - Five communities opposed to a proposed new route of overhead power lines along the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway are now considering putting money behind their stance. Schaumb...
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U.S. EPA leans on Illinois to resume emissions test requirementMar 01, 2016 12:00 am - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency could face sanctions after its federal counterpart warned that the state's decision to allow drivers to renew license plates...
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Democratic candidates seeking Duckworth's seat debate O'HareMar 01, 2016 12:00 am - Democratic candidates hoping to succeed Rep. Tammy Duckworth in the 8th congressional District butted heads Tuesday night on how they would fix O'Hare International Airp...
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Pyke: Will state budget woes worsen pollution?Feb 29, 2016 4:30 am - An earlier version of this story should have said Illinois began requiring vehicles pass emissions tests before drivers can renew license plates in 2008. Could the ...
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Curb-to-curb bus services expands in central Lake CountyFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - Seniors and those with disabilities will have more choices for bus service with the scheduled expansion Tuesday of the Ride Lake County Central program. The partnership ...
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No injuries in low-speed Metra vs. vehicle crash in PalatineFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - No one was injured in a low-speed train versus car crash at around 12:44 p.m. Friday on Plum Grove Road in Palatine. Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said the crash was betwe...
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Sugar Grove crash injures threeFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Three people were taken to hospitals after a four-vehicle crash in Sugar Grove Thursday afternoon, including one patient who was airlifted in critical condition, fire of...
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License plate sticker late fees surge without remindersFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois' budget meltdown has more than doubled the number of hapless drivers who forgot to renew their vehicle registration in time and must pay a $20 fine after the Il...
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Are construction signs coming to Darrell Road in Island Lake?Feb 24, 2016 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that several improvement options are being considered for a stretch of Darrell Road in the Island Lake area, in...
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Oswego lobbies Metra to extend BNSF line to villageFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - We're still here and we want commuter trains, Oswego leaders reminded Metra directors Wednesday Metra's BNSF service terminates in Aurora. but plans to extend the line t...