Articles filed under Transportation
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Metra trains on the move after pedestrian hit near downtown WheatonJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - A pedestrian was struck by a train just east of downtown Wheaton Tuesday morning, halting rail traffic on Metra's Union Pacific West Line between College Avenue and West...
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New York City drivers will pay extra tolls as part of the effort to reduce congestionJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part...
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What suburbanites need to know to attend - or avoid - Chicago NASCAR raceJun 26, 2023 5:30 am - If you are a local NASCAR fan, this week is leading into the BEST WEEKEND EVER. As in a mind-blowing pride of racing stars burning rubber around Grant Park. If you don'...
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Winchester Road resurfacing in Libertyville includes new trail segment, safety measuresJun 26, 2023 1:00 am - A $5.34 million road project in Libertyville includes welcome improvements for walkers, runners and bicyclists. Crews on Monday began removing portions of curb, gutter a...
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'A powerhouse route': Amtrak unleashes 110 mph trains on Chicago-to-St. Louis routeJun 26, 2023 1:00 am - After years of anticipation, Amtrak on Monday debuted high-speed trains capable of traveling 110 mph on its Chicago-to-St. Louis route. "By upgrading to higher-speed ser...
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Wolf Road closed near railroad tracks in Prospect HeightsJun 25, 2023 1:00 am - Wolf Road is fully closed to through traffic at the railroad tracks south of Camp McDonald Road in Prospect Heights until Saturday, July 22. The closure is needed as the...
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Titan implosion has searchers hunting for clues, officials grappling with complex investigationJun 23, 2023 1:00 am - A day after revelations that the Titan submersible imploded, officials grappled Friday with vexing questions about who is responsible for investigating the international...
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Schaumburg railroad crossing on Rodenburg Road closed until June 29Jun 23, 2023 1:00 am - The railroad crossing on Rodenburg Road between Irving Park Road and Central Avenue in Schaumburg will remain closed with a detour route in place until its expected reop...
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United Airlines tweaking app to give customers rebooking options and vouchers during delaysJun 22, 2023 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - United Airlines says when flights are delayed or canceled it will use its app to send customers options for rebooking and, in some cases, vouchers for mea...
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Lean green flying machines take wing in Paris, heralding transport revolutionJun 22, 2023 1:00 am - LE BOURGET, France - Just a dot on the horizon at first, the buglike and surprisingly quiet electrically-powered craft buzzes over Paris and its traffic snarls, treating...