Articles filed under Transportation
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Pyke's tollway investigation a finalist for prestigious awardApr 22, 2019 1:00 am - A series of reports by Daily Herald transportation writer Marni Pyke on questionable hiring and spending practices by Illinois tollway officials during the past year has...
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Editorial: Pack patience for the start of road construction seasonApr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Winter couldn't end soon enough, but with its conclusion comes the start of the region's second season - road construction. Drivers will face three certainties in the ne...
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Elgin lawmakers want funding for streets, trailsApr 19, 2019 1:00 am - Two legislators from Elgin said they will advocate for funding in a state capital bill for projects that will make the city safer and more friendly to pedestrians and bi...
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How can Lake County improve signs on bike trails? Officials want to hear from youApr 19, 2019 1:00 am - Consultants studying how to make Lake County's bike paths more user-friendly want to hear from trail users at an upcoming public meeting. The gathering is scheduled for ...
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New tollway chief comes from Chicago Housing AuthorityApr 18, 2019 1:00 am - Editor's note: An earlier headline described the title of the new head of the Illinois tollway incorrectly. Jose R. Alvarez' correct title at the tollway is executiv...
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Metra aims to prevent child exploitation with poster blitzApr 17, 2019 1:00 am - Metra plans a poster campaign to reach out to young victims of sexual exploitation on its system, officials said Tuesday. The railroad is partnering with Reclaim 13, a D...
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Elmhurst returning $1.76 million grant for Prairie Path crossing at York StreetApr 17, 2019 1:00 am - Seven years after receiving a $1.76 million grant for an underpass or bridge at the York Street crossing of the Illinois Prairie Path, the Elmhurst City Council voted Mo...
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Amtrak on hot seat for Union Station meltdownApr 16, 2019 1:00 am - Amtrak will hold its grip on operations at Union Station despite a takeover push from Metra backed by U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski at a hearing Tuesday in Chicago. The fede...
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Suburban construction projects that will affect trafficApr 15, 2019 5:30 am - Thinking of taking local roads to avoid tollway construction? You'll run into plenty of roadwork there, too. Here are some projects that will affect traffic: Cook C...
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Here are this year's suburban road construction hot spotsApr 15, 2019 5:30 am - The Illinois tollway is flush with cash but lacks an executive director. The Illinois Department of Transportation has an experienced engineer in charge, but its funds a...