Articles filed under Transportation
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Unlikely allies backing plan to raise gas tax to fund transportationApr 29, 2019 5:30 am - Not just one, but two bills seeking to raise the gas tax to pay for transportation are circulating in the General Assembly and could come to a head soon. Springfield has...
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Lane closures on Barrington Road this springApr 28, 2019 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that improvements to Barrington Road from Higgins Road (Illinois 72) in Hoffman Estates to Lake Street (U.S. 20) in H...
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Boeing pulls 2019 forecast, suspends buybacksApr 24, 2019 1:00 am - Chicago-based Boeing is pulling its 2019 forecast over 737 Max uncertainty and says it's suspending its stock buybacks. The aerospace giant also provided first quarter r...
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Northwest Highway resurfacing will begin this weekApr 24, 2019 1:00 am - Resurfacing and patching of portions of Northwest Highway stretching from Vail Avenue in Arlington Heights to Vernon Avenue in Park Ridge will begin this week, causing d...
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Why safety concerns could mean more jet noise at night for some residents near O'HareApr 23, 2019 1:00 am - Safety concerns about using north runways at O'Hare International Airport for an overnight rotation may hamper efforts to evenly distribute jet noise in the wee hours. O...
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Confused about REAL ID? Here's what you need to know to keep flyingApr 22, 2019 5:30 am - Come Oct. 1, 2020, your driver's license will lose its mojo when it comes to flying in the U.S. Fortunately, there's an easy fix and plenty of time. A federal law enacte...
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Metra experiencing significant delays after pedestrian incident near Elmwood ParkApr 22, 2019 1:00 am - Commuters on the Metra line between Elgin and Union Station in downtown Chicago are experiencing delays Monday after Metra officials said they are investigating an incid...
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Standing tall - south control tower at O'Hare wins award for green buildingApr 22, 2019 1:00 am - Standing 207 feet tall, it dominates the south side of O'Hare International Airport. But the South Air Traffic Control Tower's claim to fame is located more than 100 fee...
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Pyke's tollway investigation a finalist for prestigious awardApr 22, 2019 1:00 am - A series of reports by Daily Herald transportation writer Marni Pyke on questionable hiring and spending practices by Illinois tollway officials during the past year has...
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Editorial: Pack patience for the start of road construction seasonApr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Winter couldn't end soon enough, but with its conclusion comes the start of the region's second season - road construction. Drivers will face three certainties in the ne...