Articles filed under Transportation
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State officials to discuss Illiana Expressway with publicJul 31, 2012 4:11 pm - Indiana and Illinois officials are holding hearings to gather public input on three proposed routes for the Illiana Expressway that would link interstates 65 and 55. A h...
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Elgin man killed by train returning from fishing tripJul 31, 2012 4:00 pm - The Elgin resident struck and killed by a train Monday night was apparently returning from a fishing trip, according to Metra officials. Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said...
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Easy security expands for some frequent fliersJul 31, 2012 2:07 pm - A streamlined security screening that keeps passengers on their feet is now available at all O’Hare International Airport’s domestic terminals. The U.S. Transportation S...
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Elgin man struck and killed by train near stationJul 30, 2012 10:48 pm - A 52-year-old Elgin man was struck and killed by a Metra train near the Elgin station Monday night, according to police. The Milwaukee District West Line train struck th...
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Transportation bill a win for IllinoisJul 30, 2012 5:00 am - The Transportation for Illinois Coalition is proud to acknowledge Congress finally provided a longer-term transportation spending plan for our state and nation, while al...
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What's being done to prevent rail hazmat releases?Jul 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The Chicago region is a railway hub hosting up to one-third of the nation's freight traffic. We're used to trains; they blend into the scenery until a calamity — like t...
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Sundays at Safety Park in SchaumburgJul 27, 2012 2:29 pm - Children ages 3 to 7 can spend a summer Sunday learning helpful safety tips from the Schaumburg Park District. “Sundays at Safety Park” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on ...
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Railroad repairs to close Dundee Road in WheelingJul 27, 2012 11:41 am - Drivers in Wheeling will need to detour around a railroad crossing repair project that will close part of Dundee Road for a week in August. The Canadian National Railway...
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Move Illinois delivering more tollway jobsJul 26, 2012 3:00 pm - The Illinois tollway's $12 billion Move Illinois construction program will entail adding 35 positions in the next five years. Most of those jobs will be in engineering a...
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World War II planes fly into Chicago Executive AirportJul 26, 2012 11:02 am - Several World War II-era planes will soar into the suburbs this weekend, giving people a chance to see, and even ride in, what organizers call a “flying museum.” The Win...