Articles filed under Transportation
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Elon Musk's Chicago tunnel moves closer to realityDec 12, 2018 12:00 am - Elon Musk's planned tunneling project in Chicago, seemingly jeopardized when its biggest champion said he would not run for reelection, has taken an important step close...
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Metra aims to upgrade messaging on train arrivals and delaysDec 12, 2018 12:00 am - Metra riders will receive more accurate and timely information about train arrivals and delays, officials said in approving a $26.7 million communications and GPS upgrad...
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New rule will require airlines to report damaged wheelchairs and all mishandled luggageDec 10, 2018 4:25 am - After a lengthy flight, most passengers are poised to spring into action when their airplane lands. But what if, during the flight, the airline damaged your "legs"? That...
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Elgin Police offer tips for safe winter drivingDec 06, 2018 10:00 pm - With the winter season upon us, drivers will likely have little choice but to take to wintry roads over the next several months. The Elgin Police Department's Traffic U...
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How much are Hawthorn Woods residents willing to pay to fix roads?Dec 06, 2018 4:35 am - Hawthorn Woods residents who have responded to village requests for input on the condition of roads and other projects favor raising property taxes to pay for upgrades, ...
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Plan would help soundproof homes around Chicago Executive AirportDec 06, 2018 12:00 am - Chicago Executive Airport intends to launch a trial sound insulation program in what officials say would be an effort to help nearby residents most affected by jet noise...
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Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Mundelein seek roadwork bids together to saveDec 05, 2018 4:26 am - Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Mundelein to seek a single bid in effort to save money
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Metra still looking for cause of engine fire that evacuated trainDec 05, 2018 12:00 am - Metra experts are still investigating why a locomotive engine caught on fire, disrupting the commute home for Milwaukee North District Line passengers Monday night. A "c...
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Residents concerned about idea of longer Chicago Executive Airport main runwayDec 04, 2018 12:00 am - Chicago Executive Airport continues to work on an updated advisory master plan that could include a longer main runway - an idea drawing concern from some residents in t...
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Hub Group acquire CaseStack, Inc.Dec 04, 2018 12:00 am - OAK BROOK - Freight transportation management company Hub Group said it has completed its acquisition of CaseStack, Inc. for $255 million in cash. A market leader offeri...