Articles filed under Transportation
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Bull Creek Drive to close starting MondayDec 17, 2015 12:00 am - Bull Creek Drive, immediately north of Route 137, in the Bull Creek subdivision in Libertyville Township will be closed weather permitting starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec...
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Two state lawmakers withdraw support for Route 53 extensionDec 16, 2015 12:00 am - mzawislak@dailyherald.com Opposition to the proposed Route 53 extension into Lake County stiffened Wednesday as two key backers withdrew their support in light of what t...
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State police write 696 citations in Cook County in late NovemberDec 15, 2015 12:00 am - The Illinois State Police made 696 citations/arrests and 142 written warnings to drivers in Cook County from Nov. 13 to Nov. 29, the agency reports. The Special Traffic ...
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Runway rotation could ease O'Hare jet noiseDec 14, 2015 12:00 am - Slight changes to flight paths could move airplanes over more highways, industry and parks instead of homes overnight, but that's just one of several vying solutions eme...
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Drones nearly hitting planes: One case over Wood DaleDec 11, 2015 12:00 am - In the skies above Wood Dale, an ExpressJet pilot had an unexpected and unwanted encounter while two miles from O'Hare International Airport around 1 a.m. Aug. 11. Looki...
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Wi-Fi to your heart's content at downtown train stationsDec 10, 2015 12:00 am - Metra is gradually fulfilling riders' wish lists with free Wi-Fi hot spots at downtown stations, which started Thursday. The commuter railroad plans to provide limited f...
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Controversial Route 53 extension a step closer to realityDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - Illinois tollway directors pulled the trigger today on a pricey study of extending Route 53 into Lake County amid objections from residents. A final vote will come next ...
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A step forward for 70 mph speed limit on parts of tollwayDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - Lead-foots who regularly cruise at 70 mph on I-90 west of Elgin and on the south end of I-355 will finally be legal if authorities approve proposed speed limit changes. ...
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Airplane food maker opens new Des Plaines facilityDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - Airline passengers' in-flight meals are now coming from the kitchens of a new $11.4 million, 131,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse building that opened this we...
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Thousands expected in Des Plaines for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrationDec 08, 2015 6:00 am - Thousands of pilgrims are expected to flock to Des Plaines starting Friday, Dec. 11, for the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, ...