Articles filed under Transportation
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‘Heightened alert status’: Experts talk about aviation safety and Boeing after door fiascoApr 01, 2024 7:21 am - Spring break and Easter travel came amid aviation giant Boeing facing tough questions about safety.
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Chicago’s $8.5 billion O’Hare upgrade falters as costs balloonMar 23, 2024 5:48 am - Chicago, already reeling from population declines and the loss of key employers, is struggling to advance an $8.5 billion airport upgrade that’s key to bolstering its sta...
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What to know if you’re traveling for spring break and EasterMar 21, 2024 12:45 pm - The convergence of spring break and Holy Week means packed terminals at O’Hare and Midway international airports, the Chicago Department of Aviation reports. The CDA expe...
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive names Michael Crandall of Gebrüder Weiss as 2024 Pros to Know Award winnerMar 18, 2024 6:57 pm - WOOD DALE IL, (March 12) — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Michael Crandall, vice president of sales...
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A year after CP/KC merger approved, mayors see train uptick and brace for moreMar 17, 2024 11:46 pm - One year into a hotly contested railroad merger, suburban leaders report lengthy and more frequent freight trains, and they’re preparing for a future deluge. The U.S. Sur...
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How to avoid traffic, parking costs while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekendMar 15, 2024 11:56 am - Whether you’re watching the Chicago River turn green or waving at marching leprechauns on the city’s South Side, public transit is your lucky charm this weekend, Metra of...
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Schaumburg considers adding a fourth traffic roundaboutMar 11, 2024 5:00 pm - Having built a belief in the benefits of traffic roundabouts over the past five years, Schaumburg trustees Tuesday will consider funding preliminary design work for the t...
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Brace your engines: Five things to know about Kennedy rehab, Part 2Mar 11, 2024 5:30 am - Is there a bright side to the resumption of a three-year Kennedy Expressway construction project on Monday? “We’re one-third done,” Illinois Department of Transportation ...
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Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Arlington HeightsMar 10, 2024 9:57 am - A pedestrian was killed when struck by a Metra train early Sunday morning in Arlington Heights, officials said. Authorities said the train headed from Chicago struck the ...
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Safe passageMar 06, 2024 5:09 pm - For those who live and study along a busy stretch of Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, a traffic signal could be a lifesaver