Articles filed under Transportation
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Transforming Touhy: Gridlocked and hazardous, major suburban thoroughfare is getting a redoJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - Big changes are coming to the Touhy Avenue corridor in northwest Cook meaning faster travel for the millions of drivers who use it.
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‘What’s my name?’ For Des Plaines’ newest snowplow, it’s Scoop DoggJan 09, 2026 7:15 pm - The name of the newest snowplow in Des Plaines’ fleet pays homage to award-winning rapper and actor Snoop Dogg.
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Transit advocates outline what’s happening with reforms to Metra, Pace, CTAJan 07, 2026 8:12 pm - A trailer bill tweaking some parts of the state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum.
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How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake CountyJan 07, 2026 1:29 pm - A project pending official approval in Lake County will close a key gap in a bike path network ultimately linking downtown Round Lake with the Des Plaines River Trail.
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Tearful airport goodbye or joyful reunion? Either way, you could win $500 by sharing an O’Hare momentJan 05, 2026 2:18 pm - The Chicago Department of Aviation is asking travelers to share special O’Hare International Airport memories captured in photos, videos or stories.
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Tolls on cars haven’t been raised in years — is a hike coming in 2026?Jan 04, 2026 8:45 pm - Tollway leaders explain what’s happening with their big, new road program and what that means for drivers.
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Police, coroner’s office seek answers after dead body found by Metra tracks in LibertyvilleJan 03, 2026 12:32 pm - Authorities are investigating what happened to a man whose body was found by the Metra tracks in Libertyville during the late afternoon rush Friday. The disturbance delayed a number of trains.
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The road ahead: Suburban leaders look to improve e-bike interactionsDec 28, 2025 8:01 pm - A working group born from a Northwest Municipal Conference summit in September aims to ensure the suburbs’ sophomore year of the electric bike and electric scooter craze is better prepared than 2025.
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Birds-eye view: Best drone photos of 2025 by Daily Herald staff photographersDec 23, 2025 2:44 pm - Daily Herald photographers share their favorite drone photos from 2025. A few of our best include Palatine fireworks, flag displays, northern lights and a fall harvest.
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Robotaxis, O’Hare boom and Red Line scrutiny: Transportation seers forecast 2026Dec 21, 2025 8:45 pm - Robotaxis on our roads and delivery drones in the skies above. Our experts dive into the future of planes, trains and automobiles next year.