Articles filed under Transportation
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'It's a miracle': Plane forced to land on Libertyville's Milwaukee Avenue; pilot unharmedAug 05, 2022 11:00 pm - The small plane that passed directly over Jim Moran's Libertyville home had run into engine trouble at the worst possible time. An experienced pilot and former flight in...
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Federal report predicts 'negligible ... temporary' impact of rail mergerAug 05, 2022 1:00 am - A preliminary federal report released Friday contends the potential harm of a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways, opposed by multiple subu...
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Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Downers GroveAug 04, 2022 1:00 am - A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a Metra train Thursday night while crossing the tracks between Main and Washington streets in Downers Grove....
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Harper offers easier, affordable transportation optionsAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - It's going to be easier to get to Harper College this fall semester. The college will introduce a variety of affordable transportation options - including a new bus rout...
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The not-so-great escape: Why travel is so fraught this summerAug 01, 2022 5:30 am - There were four of us waiting at the auto rental in Downers Grove and just one overworked clerk. I flinched when she told a potential customer no vehicles were available...
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Bus driver shortage leading to increased wages but also worry for districts, bus companiesJul 31, 2022 6:00 am - As unlikely as it may seem, summer break is almost over, and in a matter of weeks children will once again line up on street corners all over the suburbs to board big ye...
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Daily Herald opinion: Benefits of rail merger shouldn't come at undue expense of our suburbsJul 28, 2022 1:00 am - This editorial is the consensus opinon of the Daily Herald Editorial Board Whether intentional or not, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi used a particularly apt refer...
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County Line Road work to begin in Barrington area MondayJul 27, 2022 1:00 am - Work to resurface a nearly 4½-mile section of County Line Road stretching from Haegers Bend Road in Barrington Hills to Hart Road near Barrington High School is set to b...
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Lane reductions Thursday for portion of Route 59 in BarringtonJul 26, 2022 1:00 am - A portion of Route 59 in Barrington will be down to a single lane, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 28. A project to repair two storm sewers on...
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Gravel workers ratify deal after strike that delayed suburban, state projectsJul 26, 2022 1:00 am - A strike by the workers who produce gravel and other essential materials for roadwork that deflated the summer construction season has ended after seven weeks. Internati...