Articles filed under Transportation
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Semi overturns on Route 59 in Hoffman EstatesSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - A semitrailer truck overturned on Route 59 over the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Hoffman Estates Friday afternoon. Hoffman Estates police said the crash was caused by...
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'Living in a war zone:' Residents, mayors blast O'Hare noiseSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - If constant jet noise wasn't bad enough, airplanes dropping mysterious substances is now a concern, local leaders told Federal Aviation Administration and Chicago offici...
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Input sought on Cook County transportation planSep 05, 2014 1:01 am - Cook County officials have placed kiosks around the county to solicit public input on a long-range transportation plan. The kiosks will use a survey program to gather i...
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Improvements planned for Libertyville road streetscapeSep 04, 2014 5:30 am - The next section of a continuing streetscape improvement plan along Peterson Road in Libertyville will be concentrated near Route 21 where businesses have been battered ...
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Metra spent $1.3 million to oust former chief Alex CliffordSep 04, 2014 1:01 am - Spin control and legal advice related to Alex Clifford's exit from Metra and his accusations of corruption cost more than the actual separation agreement with the former...
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Lawsuit filed against bus company, driver, in O'Hare crashSep 03, 2014 1:01 am - A Waukegan woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the company and the driver of a bus involved in a crash at O'Hare International Airport. Talipha Charles, 52...
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Suburban lawmakers press to speed up O'Hare noise reviewSep 03, 2014 1:01 am - A trio of lawmakers pushed federal regulators this week to pressure the FAA to speed up a review of noise standards that qualify residents near O'Hare International Airp...
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It's no longer safe to recline your airplane seatSep 02, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Squeezed into tighter and tighter spaces, airline passengers appear to be rebelling, taking their frustrations out on other fliers. Three U.S. flights made un...
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Aurora closing Highland Avenue for three weeksSep 02, 2014 1:01 am - A stretch of Highland Avenue in Aurora will be closed for roughly three weeks beginning Wednesday, Sept. 3, between Prairie Street and Kensington Place as crews work to ...
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Tollway offers I-PASS incentives, discountsSep 02, 2014 1:01 am - In an effort to whip up enthusiasm for I-PASS, the Illinois tollway is dropping certain costs for new customers just in time for the opening of a new interchange at the ...