Articles filed under Transportation
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Metra dubious about idea of merging with Pace and CTASep 20, 2023 1:00 am - The original version of this article incorrectly quoted CMAP official Laura Wilkison. She said, "the cost of inaction is greater than the cost of action." A big, h...
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Why Illinois' new driver's license appointment system is frustrating seniorsSep 18, 2023 5:30 am - After 1½ weeks of trying, Rolling Meadows resident Frank Leo got a lucky break — an appointment to renew his driver's license. It was 49 miles away in Joliet, but with h...
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Stop sign changes coming to Army Trail and Munger roadsSep 14, 2023 1:00 am - If you drive Army Trail or Munger roads, be on the lookout for changes. The intersection will convert from a two-way stop to a four-way stop. The new signs will be insta...
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Merge Metra, Pace, CTA into a mega-agency? CMAP suggests massive changes, but there's pushbackSep 13, 2023 1:00 am - Rescuing transit from a fiscal free fall could require higher taxes or fees and possibly kneading Metra, Pace and the CTA into one mega-agency, Chicago Metropolitan Agen...
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'Gut-wrenching': 9/11 anniversary reminds that more can still be done for securitySep 11, 2023 5:30 am - American Airlines pilot Dennis Tajer was on a layover when he heard a plane had crashed in New York City. Expecting it was an accident involving a small aircraft, “I tur...
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Why are drivers so angry in Illinois? Report puts state in top 10 for road rageSep 09, 2023 1:00 am - How angry are Illinois drivers? Fortunately, not as livid as Arizona motorists, who earned the dubious honor of first in the nation for road rage, according to a new For...
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What Naperville parking changes mean to commutersSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - Sweeping changes are coming soon to Naperville's train station commuter parking lots. This week the city council voted to eliminate the time-honored city tradition of pa...
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Traveling to Europe in 2024? Here's what you need to know about new rulesSep 07, 2023 5:00 am - Pining for a glass of cabernet along the Champs-Élysées next year, or are you eager to run with the bulls in Spain or yodel in the Alps? You'll need some extra documenta...
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Learn about Randall Road projects at upcoming open housesSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Division of Transportation will host two informational meetings this month about future Randall Road multimodal improvements. The enhancements will crea...
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One killed in early morning crash on Big Timber Road in ElginSep 06, 2023 1:00 am - rwest@dailyherald.com One person was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Big Timber Road in Elgin. The Elgin Police Department said the two-vehicle crash occurre...