Articles filed under Transportation
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Crack in bridge support shuts down part of Lake Shore DriveFeb 11, 2019 12:00 am - A portion of northbound Lake Shore Drive in the Loop will be closed at least until Tuesday evening due to a crack in a steel beam supporting the bridge. Chicago Departme...
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Suburban districts boosting pay, incentives to fill school bus driver jobsFeb 09, 2019 12:00 am - Scott Cochran is eager to get behind the wheel of his school bus every day at Palatine Township Elementary District 15. With a steady stream of friendly riders, good pay...
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Chico promises western access to O'Hare if elected, then to tax resulting entertainment districtFeb 08, 2019 12:00 am - Mayoral candidate Gery Chico on Friday rolled out an innovative idea to honor his promise not to put "another brick on the back" of Chicago taxpayers: a special taxing a...
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Amid all the auto show hype, a lot of affordable family vehiclesFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - Industry experts batted away talk of tariffs and higher interest rates at the Chicago Auto Show media preview Thursday. "The fact is life is good and consumer confidence...
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Mount Prospect hears from opponents of runway extension at Chicago Executive AirportFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek and village board members lent a sympathetic ear this week to residents who could be affected by a proposed runway extension at Chica...
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United expands luxury push with first class on regional jetsFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - United Continental Holdings Inc. is revamping some of its regional jets to add more first-class seats and amenities as part of a wider push to attract more business trav...
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Geneva to re-examine speed limit policyFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - A new task force will study whether the way Geneva sets and enforces speed limits needs to be updated after 23 years. Aldermen gave the go-ahead for the task force at a ...
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Buffalo Grove hosting open house on Prarie View station planFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - Buffalo Grove will host a second public open house Wednesday, Feb. 20, to reveal and gather feedback on the draft vision for the future of the Prairie View Metra station...
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Ice storm not causing serious problems in suburbsFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - An overnight ice storm isn't causing major problems on interstates or with Metra. No major accidents have been reported so far this morning, and Metra is not reporting a...
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Share your pothole horror storiesFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - They're deep, relentless and hungry for tires. The freeze-thaw cycle is producing a bumper crop of potholes around the suburbs. Got a pothole horror story? Drop an emai...