Articles filed under Transportation
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Transit union’s local leadership ousted in ChicagoSep 15, 2011 12:00 am - The leadership of a Chicago unit of the Amalgamated Transit Union has been ousted due to “runaway financial problems.” The union’s international president, Larry Hanley,...
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Senior transit changes hit snags but should generate cashSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - With about 368,000 seniors riding at half-price instead of for free, transit agencies should start recouping some welcome cash, Regional Transportation Authority officia...
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RTA hires consultant to help suburban developmentSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - Despite opposition, RTA board directors agreed to pay a consultant $30,000 to help towns falling behind in attempts to stimulate economic growth around suburban train st...
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New sculpture exhibit takes off at O'HareSep 13, 2011 12:00 am - A celebration of human, not aeronautical, speed is a hard-to-miss new exhibit at O'Hare International Airport. Chicago Department of Aviation and Greek government admini...
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Amtrak resuming full Chicago-to-Calif. serviceSep 13, 2011 12:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. — Amtrak will resume its full service between Chicago and California later this week now track damage from flooding and a derailment in Nebraska has been rep...
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Curbs on youngest drivers may have bad side effectSep 13, 2011 12:00 am - Strong driver’s license laws have led to fewer fatal crashes among 16-year-olds but with a disturbing side effect — more fatal accidents among 18-year-olds, a nationwide...
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Route 53 panel reviews the big job ahead it hasSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - The work of determining whether Route 53 should be extended into central Lake County or dropped once and for all officially began Monday with the inaugural meeting of a ...
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Recognize value of regional airportsSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - The aviation community commends Gov. Pat Quinn’s recent declaration recognizing the importance of general aviation and its vital role in Illinois. At Chicago Executive A...
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Noises off: Elk Grove High gets federal money to reduce jet roarSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 will begin work this fall to soundproof Elk Grove High School against aircraft noise after the Federal Aviation Administratio...
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RTA names transit grant winnersSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - A handful of suburbs are in line to receive more than $8.7 million for transit-related programs. The Regional Transportation Authority is offering a public comment perio...