Articles filed under Transportation
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Learn about Randall Road projects at upcoming open housesSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Division of Transportation will host two informational meetings this month about future Randall Road multimodal improvements. The enhancements will crea...
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One killed in early morning crash on Big Timber Road in ElginSep 06, 2023 1:00 am - rwest@dailyherald.com One person was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Big Timber Road in Elgin. The Elgin Police Department said the two-vehicle crash occurre...
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Route 59 and Grand Avenue in line for realignment in Fox LakeSep 06, 2023 1:00 am - Big improvements are planned for the tricky intersection of Route 59 and Grand Avenue in Fox Lake. Pending final approval expected next week, work is expected to begin t...
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United technical glitch slows system, grounds planesSep 05, 2023 1:00 am - A United Airlines software upgrade slowed computer systems and prompted the carrier to ground planes for more than an hour Tuesday. United officials said they were stil...
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Expressway shootings are down sharply this yearSep 05, 2023 1:00 am - Shootings on Chicago-area expressways have dropped sharply this year. As of Tuesday, there have been 82 shootings on Cook County expressways. That's down 25% from the 11...
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In Transit: In the era of GPS apps, is there still a place for paper maps?Sep 04, 2023 5:30 am - By Marni Pyke On a recent family road trip, I was blessed with advice from nondrivers in the car eager to whip out their navigation apps and offer directions. But when I...
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....
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Cyclists will take over Lake Shore Drive SundaySep 01, 2023 1:00 am - More than 16,500 cyclists participated in the Fifth Third Bike the Drive fundraiser in 2022, and there's still time to swell the ranks this Sunday. Online registration f...
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Ramps reopening on the Kennedy in September as rehab shimmies alongSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - A massive rehabilitation project focused on the inbound Kennedy Expressway this year is on track with several closed ramps reopening this month, state officials said. Th...
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Lake County ride service is growing but still well below capacitySep 01, 2023 1:00 am - A Lake County program offering low-cost transportation to residents 60 and older and those with disabilities gave 27,000 rides to nearly 1,000 people in its first year, ...