Articles filed under Transportation
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RTA: State fee costing millions, could lead to more fare hikesMay 17, 2018 1:00 am - With two weeks remaining in the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have yet to resolve key issues affecting transit riders' pocketbooks, leaving agencies on ...
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Suspicious packages shut down commuter trains at Ogilvie CenterMay 16, 2018 1:00 am - Police continue their search for the man who abandoned luggage at Ogilvie Transportation Center, triggering a bomb squad investigation, shutting down trains, inconvenien...
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What O'Hare airport's five new gates mean for travelersMay 14, 2018 5:30 am - Will five extra gates at O'Hare International Airport revolutionize flight operations, generate billions of dollars and end the dreaded "folks, we're going to have to si...
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BlueGrace Logistics expandingMay 14, 2018 1:00 am - BlueGrace Logistics, a nationwide third-party logistics provider, said it plans to add to its Illinois footprint and open a new office in Chicago. The company will conti...
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IDOT to close major Gurnee intersection to remove old train bridge this weekendMay 14, 2018 1:00 am - The intersection of Grand Avenue and Route 41 in Gurnee will be shut down this weekend so state transportation officials can remove what remains of the old railroad brid...
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Buffalo Grove hears ideas for development near Metra stationMay 11, 2018 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove on Thursday held an open house at the Arboretum Club to kick off village planning efforts for the area around the Prairie View Metra Station. The area of L...
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Revamped downtown Libertyville Metra station? Delays, delays, delaysMay 10, 2018 5:33 am - Commuters on Metra's Milwaukee District North Line will have to wait awhile for a revamped station in downtown Libertyville, while plans to replace a "temporary" trailer...
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Some riders getting a break in Metra's new fare structureMay 09, 2018 1:00 am - Metra is shaking up its fare structure to offer one-day passes and to consolidate zones in a number of exurbs, meaning cheaper rides for some. The changes aren't permane...
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Water main project bringing daytime road closures to Wheaton neighborhoodMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - Drivers in a Wheaton neighborhood can expect daytime road closures on Harrison Avenue to last until next month as construction crews replace aging utility infrastructure...
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Palatine Road upgrades planned through village's downtownMay 07, 2018 5:32 am - Plans are in the works for Palatine Road improvements including intersection upgrades and pavement reconstruction from Quentin Road to Smith Street in the village's down...