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'We have to prepare': Towns grapple with more freight trains heading their way

By Marni Pyke
Mar 27, 2023 5:30 AM - Suburbs along the CP tracks face the reality of at least eight more freight trains a day. Here's what's next.
Why you should slow down when you cross into Iowa

By Marni Pyke
Mar 13, 2023 10:43 AM - Speed cameras just across the Illinois border in LeClaire, Iowa, have caught thousands of drivers and generated millions in fines. Guess who's paying more than 40% of them.
Taxes? Tolls? 'Transit is the Answer' plan brings bevy of questions

Mar 6, 2023 5:30 AM - With federal aid running out, it's time to rethink how Metra, Pace and the CTA are funded, RTA leaders say. How do we pay for them and continue a vital service millions need in the region? Raising the sales tax, vehicle registration fees and tolls are options.
New IDOT warning sign no match for car flying off Route 20 in Elgin

Feb 27, 2023 4:49 PM - Elgin resident Christopher Hilton felt some optimism when IDOT put warning signs about the nasty curve on the Route 20 exit ramp near his home. But a vehicle mowed the sign down 11 days later.
Will lawmakers be able to stall vote on rail merger?

By Marni Pyke
Feb 20, 2023 5:30 AM - Has the train left the station on the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger? Federal lawmakers appeal to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board chair to study impact on Chicago area.
Navy Pier executive picked to lead Illinois tollway

By Marni Pyke
Feb 17, 2023 5:53 PM - Will the third time be a charm? Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed Navy Pier executive, former Chicago Public Schools leader as tollway board chairman.
Tollway chief talks about Bears, turnover and construction

By Marni Pyke
Feb 13, 2023 6:58 AM - New Illinois tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse talks about whether the agency will get involved if the Chicago Bears move to Arlington Park, turnover and setting a precedent for African American women.
Debuts, hot hybrids and electric trucks: What to look for at this year's Chicago Auto Show

By Marni Pyke
Feb 6, 2023 6:22 AM - The Chicago Auto Show speeds into town and opens Saturday with a return to pre-COVID proportions. Here's what's hot and notable this year.
'Harsh and sudden death': How wrong-way crashes are increasing in Illinois and elsewhere

Feb 2, 2023 11:42 AM - They are typically catastrophic and often linked to DUIs. Why are wrong-way crashes up?
It's good for kids and the environment. So why aren't more students walking to school?

By Marni Pyke
Jan 23, 2023 5:30 AM - Why walking to school is decreasing and how you can counter the car line trend.

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