Articles filed under Transportation
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RTA may announce lawsuit today ?on tax havens TuesdayAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - The Regional Transportation Authority is expected to announce a lawsuit Tuesday aimed at discouraging tax havens in Illinois. The RTA, which has financial authority for ...
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State to unveil new White Sox license plateAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will unveil the new Chicago White Sox permanent Illinois license plate on Tuesday with the help of White Sox legends Minnie Mino...
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As rate hike looms, tollway workers get free I-PASSAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - Employees of the Illinois tollway are one group of commuters that won't feel the sting of proposed rate hikes on daily trips to and from work. Illinois State Toll Highwa...
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Quinn signs law to cut transportation costs for businessesAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - EAST ALTON, Ill. — A new Illinois law is designed to reduce fuel and equipment costs for Illinois businesses by allowing them to exceed size and weight restrictions for ...
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Des Plaines rail crossing closing for repairsAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - The Wisconsin Railroad crossing at Rand Road (Route 12), north of Golf Road and south of Third Avenue in Des Plaines, will be closed for repairs from 8 a.m. Monday, Aug....
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United Airlines spends $500M to improve seatsAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - United Airlines plans to invest more than $500 million to improve seating on its planes and to create the same look and feel across its fleet. United and Continental...
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Which road trip song will cruise to victory?Aug 22, 2011 12:00 am - There's a reason you keep hitting the radio's scan button while cruising down the interstate. It's a quest to find the perfect song. A song with rhythms that mesh with ...
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The SoapboxAug 20, 2011 5:00 am - Good first step: We’re heartened by a new ethics ordinance and spending and reimbursement policies adopted this week by the DuPage Housing Authority. The rules impose st...
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What seniors need to know about new transit cardsAug 19, 2011 12:00 am - Seniors should have either a reduced fare or Circuit Ride Free transit card by now, advised Regional Transportation Authority officials Thursday. The program allowing e...
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Time for tollway users to speak upAug 18, 2011 5:00 am - Today, suburban commuters get a chance to be heard. We hope they take advantage of it. The Illinois Toll Highway Authority begins a public hearing process on its 15-year...