Articles filed under Transportation
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U.S. gets 1st case of mysterious Chinese illness; O'Hare to screen passengersJan 21, 2020 12:00 am - SEATTLE - The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last we...
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Divided Wheeling village board OKs plan to close Chicago Executive runwayJan 21, 2020 12:00 am - A divided Wheeling village board on Monday approved a new layout plan for Chicago Executive Airport that includes a controversial proposal to eliminate one of the facili...
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Have you waited a long time at a freight train crossing? The feds want to hear about it.Jan 20, 2020 4:30 am - Fuming in the idling car while an interminable freight train steals 20 minutes you'll never get back? Get revenge - or at least get on the record - by reporting the dela...
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AAR division nets contract to produce containers for military useJan 20, 2020 12:00 am - WOOD DALE - AAR Corp.'s Mobility Systems division has been awarded contract to produce specialized shipping/storage containers and accessories for Defense Logistics Agen...
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Big freeze with wind chill advisory is arriving as airports, traffic recover from stormJan 18, 2020 12:00 am - The snow and rain are moving out, and on cue tumultous winds and frigid temperatures are joining forces to create an ice factory in the region. Gusts of up to 45 mph wer...
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Thousands of Illinoisans to get driving privileges backJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Tens of thousands of Illinoisans who have had their driver's license suspended or revoked for having too many unpaid parking tickets or fines for other non...
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More than 800 flights canceled at O'Hare, Midway due to stormJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Federal Aviation Administration halted all flights in and out of Chicago's O'Hare Airport Friday night due to a sprawling winter storm hitting large sections of the ...
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Pilots, Chicago Executive Airport in dispute over possible runway closureJan 16, 2020 12:00 am - Citing safety concerns, several small-plane pilots who use Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling are calling for the facility to reconsider a proposal to eliminate its o...
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Metra's goal in 2020 - get tough on fare evasionJan 16, 2020 12:00 am - Metra scofflaws who try to cheat the system should watch out in the coming weeks as the railroad cracks down on fare evasion. Facing a $4 million dip in anticipated pass...
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Hub Group adds Red Cross to Container Charity campaignJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - OAK BROOK - Hub Group has added the American Red Cross to its Cause Container charity campaign. Since starting the program in 2014, Hub Group has donated more than $250...