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New tollway head reaches out to community to set agenda
By Marni Pyke - 04/21/10
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority's new chief is bringing in some outside consultants to assist in developing a plan for the agency's future. But these consultants won't be paid and they range from heads of transit agencies to labor experts... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/21/10
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority's new chief is bringing in some outside consultants to assist in developing a plan for the agency's future. But these consultants won't be paid and they range from heads of transit agencies to labor experts... FULL STORY
Congressman: 110 mph high-speed rail really isn't that fast
By Marni Pyke - 04/21/10
Critics rained turkeys and dogs on the Midwest high speed rail parade at a congressional hearing Tuesday. The region received about $2.6 billion out of $8 billion in economic stimulus funding to create fast train corridors, including a Chicago to... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/21/10
Critics rained turkeys and dogs on the Midwest high speed rail parade at a congressional hearing Tuesday. The region received about $2.6 billion out of $8 billion in economic stimulus funding to create fast train corridors, including a Chicago to... FULL STORY
CN warning system failed in fatal crossing collision
By Marni Pyke - 04/20/10
With no safety gates or lights to warn her, Katie Lunn had no chance as a speeding Amtrak train approached her SUV Friday. The young Naperville dance teacher died after the train rammed into her vehicle as she headed home after a performance at... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/20/10
Runway tweaks mainly affect international flights
By Marni Pyke - 04/20/10
A change in runway use at O'Hare International Airport will be on the radar screen of pilots next month, but passengers shouldn't notice major differences, Federal Aviation Administration officials said Monday. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/20/10
A change in runway use at O'Hare International Airport will be on the radar screen of pilots next month, but passengers shouldn't notice major differences, Federal Aviation Administration officials said Monday. FULL STORY
Toll hike to fix, extend roads not a done deal
By Marni Pyke - 04/19/10
Don't chuck that I-PASS out of the window yet. Reports that the Illinois State Tollway Authority was poised to raise tolls to pay for new construction are incorrect, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority leaders said FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/19/10
New law aimed at giving pedestrians greater protection
By Marni Pyke - 04/18/10
As a driver, have you ever coasted through a crosswalk without realizing it was a crosswalk? As a pedestrian, have you ever been annoyed waiting at a crosswalk for cars to stop? FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/18/10
As a driver, have you ever coasted through a crosswalk without realizing it was a crosswalk? As a pedestrian, have you ever been annoyed waiting at a crosswalk for cars to stop? FULL STORY
Upgrades planned for Metra's UP West line
By Marni Pyke - 04/17/10
Improvements to Metra's Union Pacific West Line this spring and summer run the gamut from expediting freight trains to stopping pedestrians from zipping around lowered crossing gates. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/17/10
Improvements to Metra's Union Pacific West Line this spring and summer run the gamut from expediting freight trains to stopping pedestrians from zipping around lowered crossing gates. FULL STORY
Metra copes with budget shortfall for now
By Marni Pyke - 04/17/10
Metra leaders dispatched of a $9.8 million deficit Friday, shifting money from capital funds to operating, but warned the capacity to handle budget gaps is limited. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/17/10
Metra leaders dispatched of a $9.8 million deficit Friday, shifting money from capital funds to operating, but warned the capacity to handle budget gaps is limited. FULL STORY
RTA says money will run out in June unless state comes through
By Marni Pyke - 04/16/10
Like school districts, municipal governments, and social service agencies across Illinois, the RTA is singing the familiar "the state owes us money" blues. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/16/10
Like school districts, municipal governments, and social service agencies across Illinois, the RTA is singing the familiar "the state owes us money" blues. FULL STORY
More road work coming, courtesy of IDOT's 2016 plan
By Marni Pyke - 04/16/10
There's a lot more gas in IDOT's tank this year for road work but while the state will spend substantial cash improving highways, don't expect any world-changing projects in the next few years. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/16/10
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