Articles filed under Transportation
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New law to reduce license plate fees for older adults, people with disabilitiesDec 28, 2022 12:00 am - Adults older than 65 and people with disabilities who earn a lower income will have the cost of their annual vehicle license plate renewal fee reduced in the new year. A...
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Uber, Lyft drivers to protest at O'Hare for fair wages, better working conditionsDec 27, 2022 4:00 am - Uber and Lyft drivers say they are getting a rough ride from the app companies and are demanding fair wages, job safety and health protections. Several drivers plan to r...
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Traffic up, gas prices down: What the transportation experts see for 2023Dec 26, 2022 4:00 am - Drone deliveries, decent gas prices, carpool lanes and another federal bailout for transit? They're all percolating, according to three wise men and transportation exper...
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Frustration and baggage mount at Midway in post-Christmas Southwest Airlines chaosDec 26, 2022 12:00 am - Frustrated families spent hours in check-in lines and searching through a sea of baggage Monday at Chicago's Midway International Airport in a post-Christmas travel mess...
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One hurt when Metra train strikes car near WoodstockDec 24, 2022 12:00 am - A Metra train struck an unoccupied auto early Saturday near Woodstock, injuring one person, a company spokeswoman said. The driver of the car was hit by debris from the ...
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Schaumburg's $217 million capital plan includes roads, utilities, bikeways, 90 North ParkDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - Schaumburg's proposed five-year, $217.7 million capital improvement plan for 2023 to 2028 is based very much on the philosophy that well-maintained roads are among the m...
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How to check on road conditions statewideDec 21, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging the public to check GettingAroundIllinois.com for road conditions and 24/7 travel information before heading out. Th...
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Metra reduces trains Friday with storm coming; state police advise curtailing tripsDec 21, 2022 12:00 am - With a potential blizzard approaching and many commuters on holiday, Metra is reducing service Friday on most of its lines, including the popular BNSF and Union Pacific ...
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How O'Hare, Midway, IDOT are preparing for the storm, millions of travelers over the holidaysDec 20, 2022 12:00 am - The Chicago Department of Aviation is gearing up for a potential winter storm that's expected to start Thursday, also the busiest day of the season at O'Hare Internation...
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Roundabout north of downtown Algonquin nearly completeDec 18, 2022 12:00 am - Construction of a roundabout at North Main Street and Cary-Algonquin Road in Algonquin is expected to be complete before Christmas, and open to traffic shortly thereafte...