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That Viral New Illinois Driving Law Isn't Actually Real

An official-looking post claiming Illinois drivers under 5-foot-2 now need booster seats. Before you start shopping for one, there's something you should know.

Illinois · 09-04

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Traffic report as Labor Day weekend ends in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Triple A says despite higher prices, Americans across the board are opting to travel this Labor Day weekend. But as the holiday comes to a close, Illinoisans are making their way back home...which is where NewsChannel 20 Emily Jordan joins us with a report on how Illinois State Police tracked incidents around Springfield this weekend.

Springfield, IL · 09-07

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Lanes Reopening for Labor Day Holiday Travel

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, September 4th, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7th. The following lane closures will...

Ogle County, IL · 09-03
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Gas Prices are at Records Highs for Labor Day

(Undated) — Drivers are seeing record-high Labor Day gas prices. According to this morning’s numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.09 a gallon, six cents higher than a week ago. The highest level ever recorded this late in the calendar year, eclipsing the previous record of $3.83 per gallon set in 2012. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.26 a gallon. Indiana drivers are paying an average of $3.43 a gallon. California has the highest statewide average at $5.82 a gallon.

Illinois · 09-07
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My Journal Courier

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Water main break closes part of South West Street, lane of West Morton

South West Street at West Morton Avenue was closed to traffic Friday due to a water main break. A westbound lane of West Morton Avenue was also closed while utility crews worked to make repairs.

Jacksonville, IL · 09-04

The Center Square

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Rest stops under fire as Labor Day weekend nears

(The Center Square) – Illinois motorists are paying more in gas taxes, tolls and other fees while encountering closed rest stops, prompting criticism from Americans for Prosperity-Illinois State Director Brian Costin. In a social media video, Ted Dabrowski said he found multiple closed rest areas while traveling to an event in Effingham and returning north. “We stop at this rest stop and guess what? No surprise, the building closed,” Dabrowski said. He said the I-57 Prairie View rest stop was open, but Mainline Station was closed and had been for some time. An Illinois Department of Transportation worker told him the building’s septic system and air conditioning were not working. Dabrowski also said the Illini Prairie rest area was open, while other stops along the route were closed. “Illinois lawmakers are taxing the heck out of us and yet they can’t even keep our public rest stops open,” he said. Costin said the closures illustrate a broader problem with Illinois’ transportation spending, arguing that the state has failed to deliver improvements that match the additional costs imposed on drivers. “Where has all that money gone?” Costin said. Costin pointed to the state’s gas tax, which he said has increased significantly

Illinois · 09-03

NBC Chicago

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Gas prices reach record highs as Labor Day weekend travel begins

If you're planning to hit the road this weekend, you almost certainly won't be alone. More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more, but they'll be facing record-high prices at the pump. The national average has never topped $4 on Labor Day weekend. Clearly, this...

Chicago, IL · 09-05

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Illinois DOT Reopens Some Lanes but I-80 Closures Remain Labor Day

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7. The following I-80 lane closures...

Illinois · 09-03

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Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices

If you are hitting the road for Labor Day weekend, you’ll be paying more than a dollar more per gallon of gas than you did a year ago, though prices have eased over the past week. Triple A says as of yesterday in Iowa the average price of gas...

Dubuque County, IA · 09-03

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Funding available for transit agencies to expand service for public school students

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the State Board of Education have opened a new $35 million dollar grant opportunity to help transit agencies outside the Chicago region develop programs that make it easier for public school students to use local transit. The initiative includes two programs created by legislation...

Illinois · 09-04

FOX 32 Chicago

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How record diesel prices could raise costs for consumers

Chicago, IL · 09-04

CBS Chicago

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Illinois law cracking down on idling drivers near O'Hare back in motion

The cameras were supposed to be installed last year, but lawmakers accidentally left the Illinois Department of Transportation out of the legislation.

Illinois · 09-02

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Gas prices remain high around the Tri-States and across the country

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— Gas prices remain high around the Tri-States and across the country. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.12, up two cents from last Wednesday. The average price for a gallon of diesel is $5.68, up a nickel from last week. On...

Adams County, IL · 09-02

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Illinois already killed parking mandates. Chicago should finish the job.

This piece also runs on the website A City That Works, a newsletter about public policy in the Chicago region. Alex Montero is the chairperson of Strong Towns Chicago, an all volunteer advocacy group focused on housing, street safety, and transit. As a guest op-ed, this article does not necessarily reflect Streetsblog Chicago staffers’ perspectives on this issue. This ACTW article was edited for publication on Streetsblog Chicago by John Greenfield.

Chicago, IL · 09-03

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IDOT Announce Holiday Lane Opening

(Undated) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. According to IDOT, the “lane reduction” on Illinois 1 north and south of Lawrenceville will continue, with traffic controlled by temporary signals. They say “non-emergency closures” will be suspended from 3 p.m. today to 11:59 p.m. Monday. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and signs in work zones, obey posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle up and drive safely.

Lawrenceville, IL · 09-04

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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign in full effect during Labor Day travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are reminding the public to drive responsibly by ramping up efforts to get impaired drivers off the roads during Labor Day holiday travel. “There’s no excuse for driving impaired, period,” said Stephane...

Illinois · 09-03

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Gas prices on the rise ahead of Labor Day weekend

Ahead of Labor Day, fuel prices are again on the rise, with some of the highest prices in Illinois centered in the Chicago metro, Northwest Illinois and in the St. Louis metro and at the very southern end of the state. According to AAA, the average price for a regular unleaded gallon of gasoline in Illinois was $4.29, up in recent days but down 6 cents from a month ago.

Illinois · 09-03

WGEM

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‘Not worth the risk’: First responders warn of hot car dangers - clipped version

Illinois · 09-03

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Funding extension approved for Quad Cities passenger rail

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A funding extension has been approved for the rail project that will provide a train to and from Chicago. According to Illinois lawmakers, the Federal Railroad Administration approved the grant extension on Tuesday that will allow the Illinois Department of Transportation to use the remaining federal funds to complete the rail project.

Illinois · 09-02

FOX 2

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Labor Day gas prices hit highest level in decades

GasBuddy reports that average gas prices for the upcoming Labor Day weekend are projected to reach a record high of $4.03 per gallon due to global market uncertainties.

Peoria, IL · 09-01