Articles filed under Transportation
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Four hurt in chain reaction on Edens SpurMay 05, 2011 2:00 am - A four-vehicle, chain-reaction crash that occurred during rush hour on the Edens Spur injured four people Wednesday, according to police. However, none of the injuries w...
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Illinois gets $186M for high-speed railMay 05, 2011 2:00 am - The high-speed rail effort between Chicago and St. Louis is getting a $186 million boost from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding was announced Wednesday ...
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Future of Metra board on collision course?May 05, 2011 12:00 am - Despite hopes of compromise, supporters and critics of the Metra board of directors seem headed for a legislative showdown. Investigations following the suicide of forme...
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Mulder defends Metra recordMay 05, 2011 12:00 am - As critics call for the resignation of all Metra board members, Arlene Mulder thinks past problems are the reason directors should stay. “We’re trying to right the wrong...
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Rosemont breaks ground on Balmoral off-rampMay 05, 2011 12:00 am - Rosemont broke ground Wednesday on a $14.2 million off-ramp project on the northbound Tri-State Tollway at Balmoral Avenue. The village entered into an intergovernmental...
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Tollway naming rights worth exploringMay 04, 2011 12:00 am - Drive along I-90/94 in Chicago and you go past U.S. Cellular Field while on the Dan Ryan Expressway and see the signs to United Center and Wrigley Field while on the Ken...
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Travelers: It’s too early to fear reprisalsMay 02, 2011 2:00 am - Less than 24 hours after the White House announced Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. troops, travelers packed O’Hare International Airport hoping their flights wou...
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Fliers told to be vigilantMay 02, 2011 12:00 am - Passengers traveling through O’Hare and Midway international airports are advised to allow plenty of time to get through security in the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s death....
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Kane County road repaving announcedApr 30, 2011 12:00 am - Kane County will begin resurfacing roads Monday throughout the county, and the work will continue into October. Workers will grind and remove the top 1½ inches of paveme...
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Aptakisic Road to closeApr 29, 2011 2:00 am - Aptakisic Road at the Canadian National Railroad crossing in Buffalo Grove will close for five days beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, May 2 for scheduled repairs. Aptakisic Ro...