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Illinois Metra Alert Today: Riders Must Sign Up for New System

Metra's old email alert system shuts down Thursday as a new text and email notification service launches.

Chicago, IL · 3d

The State Journal-Register

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Engineer has well-rounded argument for roundabouts | Ask Steve

"Ask Steve" is a State Journal-Register series where you can ask questions about Springfield's personalities, history, buildings or tall tales and reporter Steven Spearie will do his best to answer them. What are you curious about? Send your questions to sspearie@sj-r.com. Question: Why does Springfield have roundabouts? Are there more on the way? SPRINGFIELD, IL - Whether you like them or hate them, roundabouts are becoming more prominent. The city of Springfield has three roundabouts, or traffic circles, one more on the way and two other intersections being studied. The city even put out an informational sheet on how to drive in roundabouts. It can be found on the Public Works page. Archer Elevator Road and Iles Avenue on the west side of the city is the most heavily traveled corridor that has a roundabout. The circular intersection at 12th Street and Capitol Avenue was the litmus test for the city, opening in 2011 as part of the Capitol Avenue beautification project . More: What's the origin of that longitude sign on Interstate 72? | Ask Steve There is a smaller one at Fiat Avenue and Roland Avenue right by Springfield School District 186's administrative offices and Black & Co.

Springfield, IL · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Illinois drivers pay a frozen 48.3-cent-a-gallon state gas tax through Dec. 31 after lawmakers suspended the July inflation increase, the state revenue department says

Illinois drivers pay a state gas tax of 48.3 cents a gallon through Dec. 31, the same rate as before July 1, after lawmakers suspended the automatic inflation increase. The Illinois Department of Revenue says Public Act 104-0468, signed June 16, suspended the scheduled July 1 adjustment for six months. The department’s rate bulletin lists... The post Illinois drivers pay a frozen 48.3-cent-a-gallon state gas tax through Dec. 31 after lawmakers suspended the July inflation increase, the state revenue department says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Illinois · 1d

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Gas Prices Continue to Slip Lower

(Undated) — The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to trend lower. According to this morning’s numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.06 a gallon, six cents lower. Here in Illinois, the statewide average has fallen fourteen cents from Monday to $4.56 a gallon. In Indiana, the statewide average is down eleven cents from Monday to $3.69 a gallon. North Carolina has the lowest prices in the nation, with a statewide average of $3.30 a gallon, six cents lower than Monday. California has the highest prices in the nation, with a statewide average of $5.78, down seven cents from the beginning of the week.

Illinois · 2d
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City council discuss Springfield Rail Improvement Project, brief shouting match after meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Springfield City Council held its meeting on Wednesday due to election night. During that meeting, Mike Mendenhall with Hanson Professional Services opened with a presentation providing updates to the Springfield Rail Improvement Project. He says the project related to the 10th Street corridor is on track to be completed by 2027.

Springfield, IL · 3d

Country Herald

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Illinois Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Illinois prepares for icy roads, snow and earlier darkness.

Illinois · 21h

WCIA

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SMTD acquires 25 acres in Springfield for new transportation facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon Mass Transit District is planning a new transportation facility, and the agency just acquired 25 acres of land to build it on. The SMTD announced the recent acquisition of property at 250 W. North St. on the south side of Springfield. The agency plans to build a secondary off-street […]

Springfield, IL · 2d

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MoDOT to Celebrate Opening of New U.S. 67/Route CC Interchange

Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m. to mark the celebratory opening of the new U.S. Route 67 and Route CC interchange. The ceremony will be held in the northeast corner of the interchange on the...

Jefferson County, MO · 3d

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Next phase of $2.8 billion I-70 expansion moves forward between Warrenton and Kingdom City

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another phase of Missouri's massive Interstate 70 expansion is moving forward, bringing the state a step closer to adding a third lane in each direction across nearly 200 miles of the interstate. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected the Millstone Weber Team as the contractor for a $583 million phase The post Next phase of $2.8 billion I-70 expansion moves forward between Warrenton and Kingdom City appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Kingdom City, MO · 2d

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The Polar Express Returns to St. Louis Union Station

Cameron Schoeffel, Santa Claus, and The Polar Express Conductor preview the 12th year of The Polar Express train ride, rolling out November 13 through December 30.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Trains will soon be quiet in residential areas again, St. Louis City says

St. Louis City says that the Railroad Quiet Zone should return in the coming weeks, following nearly two months of horn soundings at crossings throughout the city.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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New hazard for St. Louis snow-plow drivers: Traffic-calming infrastructure

As the city prepares for snow removal efforts ahead of this winter, snow plow drivers are learning to navigate a new obstacle: all the new traffic-calming infrastructure. “We’re gonna hit a lot of concrete,” Streets Department Commissioner Kent Flake tells SLM. He stresses that all the new bumpouts and islands are great for slowing traffic and making streets safer, but they can make life difficult for people doing snow removal if the city gets hit with a big snow storm. Not helping is the fact that a lot of the “delineators” rising out of the concrete to signal a piece of infrastructure are themselves white.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Interstate 55 reopens after crash in St. Louis City

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Interstate 55 northbound has reopened after a traffic crash closed the road at Virginia Avenue on Friday morning in St. Louis City. MoDOT advised people to use alternate routes. The cause of the crash has not yet been released. This is developing news...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Dave Hoekel Parkway Interstate 70 Entrance and Exit Ramp Re-Opens November 5

ST. LOUIS – The Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Design-Build Project team will reopen the westbound Interstate 70 entrance and exit ramp to David Hoekel Parkway in the city of Wentzville overnight Thursday, November 5, weather permitting. The ramps had been closed as part of a 30-day closure for paving the third lane of westbound I-70. Motorists are encouraged to wear their seat belts, pay attention in work zones, drive the posted work zone speed limit, and allow extra time for travel. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

Wentzville, MO · 2d

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North County bus route returns this month, expanding Call-a-Ride for people with disabilities

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A North County bus route, Route 71, will return Nov. 30, and Metro Call-a-Ride paratransit service for people with disabilities will return with it in parts of the area that lost access. KJ Brookins, who uses a wheelchair, celebrated Friday after working...

St Louis County, MO · 1d

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MoDOT to shift westbound I-70 lanes between Wentzville Parkway, Foristell weigh station

Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will shift westbound Interstate 70 lanes between Wentzville Parkway and the Foristell weigh station (mile marker 205.4- 208) starting overnight Wednesday, November 11. All work is weather permitting. Traffic will shift onto the newly constructed pavement to allow crews to construct...

Wentzville, MO · 2d

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Stoplight planned for Hwy. N intersection

County officials greenlit an agreement to put in a traffic signal at a busy intersection along Hwy. N. The St. Charles County Council approved a contract with Gershenson Construction Co. Inc. to signalize the four-way intersection of Hopewell Road, Duello Road and Hwy. N. County Transportation Planning Managing Director Amanda...

St Charles County, MO · 5d

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Trains will soon be quiet in residential areas again, St. Louis City says

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City says that the Railroad Quiet Zone should return in the coming weeks, following nearly two months of horn soundings at crossings throughout the city. Following several months of train horns sounding across multiple residential areas, on Friday St. Louis City...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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I-55 off-ramp closed as roundabout construction begins

The northbound I-55 off-ramp at Exit 170 in the Jefferson R-7 area will be closed to traffic until spring 2027 to allow construction crews to build a new roundabout. The off-ramp was closed beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The closure is part of Project Redbird, a multi-governmental effort to improve the...

Jefferson County, MO · 8d

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Long-awaited De Soto Amtrak project goes out for bid

More than three years after Amtrak agreed to allow a Texas Eagle stop in De Soto, the city has been given the go-ahead to seek bids to build the platform. The city has committed to contributing $500,000 of the estimated $2 million Amtrak platform project. “The design includes a 350-foot...

De Soto, MO · 8d