Articles filed under Transportation
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Truck crash delays Metra trainsDec 17, 2015 12:00 am - Metra's BNSF trains are running 15 to 45 minutes behind after a truck struck a bridge earlier at Kedzie Avenue, Metra officials say. The obstruction briefly shut down tr...
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Environmental study of Route 53 extension approvedDec 17, 2015 12:00 am - Illinois tollway leaders agreed to move forward with a study of a Route 53 extension north amid a boardroom full of Lake County residents speaking against and for the pl...
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Bull Creek Drive to close starting MondayDec 17, 2015 12:00 am - Bull Creek Drive, immediately north of Route 137, in the Bull Creek subdivision in Libertyville Township will be closed weather permitting starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec...
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Two state lawmakers withdraw support for Route 53 extensionDec 16, 2015 12:00 am - mzawislak@dailyherald.com Opposition to the proposed Route 53 extension into Lake County stiffened Wednesday as two key backers withdrew their support in light of what t...
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State police write 696 citations in Cook County in late NovemberDec 15, 2015 12:00 am - The Illinois State Police made 696 citations/arrests and 142 written warnings to drivers in Cook County from Nov. 13 to Nov. 29, the agency reports. The Special Traffic ...
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Runway rotation could ease O'Hare jet noiseDec 14, 2015 12:00 am - Slight changes to flight paths could move airplanes over more highways, industry and parks instead of homes overnight, but that's just one of several vying solutions eme...
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Drones nearly hitting planes: One case over Wood DaleDec 11, 2015 12:00 am - In the skies above Wood Dale, an ExpressJet pilot had an unexpected and unwanted encounter while two miles from O'Hare International Airport around 1 a.m. Aug. 11. Looki...
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Wi-Fi to your heart's content at downtown train stationsDec 10, 2015 12:00 am - Metra is gradually fulfilling riders' wish lists with free Wi-Fi hot spots at downtown stations, which started Thursday. The commuter railroad plans to provide limited f...
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Controversial Route 53 extension a step closer to realityDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - Illinois tollway directors pulled the trigger today on a pricey study of extending Route 53 into Lake County amid objections from residents. A final vote will come next ...
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A step forward for 70 mph speed limit on parts of tollwayDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - Lead-foots who regularly cruise at 70 mph on I-90 west of Elgin and on the south end of I-355 will finally be legal if authorities approve proposed speed limit changes. ...