Lee Center
Lee Center, IL · Traffic & Transit
hoodline.com
Metra Board Ends Chair Rotation, Names Romayne Brown to Lead Again
Metra’s board voted 8-3 to end a 14-year-old policy rotating its chairmanship between Cook County and the collar counties, then unanimously elected former chair Romayne Brown of Dolton to lead the railroad again. The decisions give Metra a new leadership structure as regional transit governance shifts under the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, while leaving the board to balance local representation with systemwide coordination.
WSPY NEWS
Construction on U.S. 34/Illinois 23 bridge crossing Little Indian Creek
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction on the U.S. 34/Illinois 23 bridge crossing Little Indian Creek in La Salle County will begin Monday, Sept. 21. The bridge is located 4 miles west of Somonauk and a half-mile west of the eastern junction of U.S. 34 and...
MyStateline.com
Lane closures on East State Street between 9th and Summit Streets set to begin Monday
ROCKFORD, Ill (WTVO) — Commuters should prepare for potential delays next week as utility work is scheduled to begin Monday on East State Street. The project will involve lane closures on the stretch of road between 9th and Summit streets. City officials say the work is expected to be...
MyStateline.com
New Reagan Mass Transit facility in Oregon set to open next spring
The Reagan Mass Transit District broke ground Wednesday on a new facility located on West Pine Road in Oregon.
villageoflisle.org
Metra BNSF Service Line Notice
Metra riders should plan ahead this weekend. Due to a construction project between Hinsdale and Aurora, BNSF Line evening service will be disrupted on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20. Several trains are canceled, and all weekend trains may experience delays while traveling through work zones. Passengers traveling to...
NBC Chicago
All SB, some NB lanes on I-94 in north suburbs closed after semi strikes bridge
All southbound lanes and some northbound lanes on the Edens Expressway in the north suburbs were closed after a semi-truck driver struck a bridge and caused damage to several other cars during the afternoon rush hour on Thursday. Around 5:20 p.m., the driver of semi-truck a bridge while heading south...
takingthekids.com
Inside The Illinois Museum Where 1 Ticket Buys Unlimited Rides On Trains And Streetcars
Somewhere past the cornfields of northern Illinois, a whistle cuts through the quiet and a century-old coach rolls by with its windows wide open. It is easy to drive right past the turnoff and never guess that 100 acres of working railroad history sit just beyond the trees. One admission...
MyStateline.com
Gas prices in Rockford surge more than 26 cents in one week
Gas prices in Rockford have surged by more than 26 cents over the past week, bringing the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the area to $4.37. The sudden increase comes as drivers across the Stateline area face rising costs at the pump.
WSPY NEWS
Roth Road in Oswego could close Tuesday for water main work
Oswego Village Hall and WaterLink say Roth Road in Oswego could be fully closed for water main installation as early as Tuesday. The closure will include Roth Road south of Wolfs Crossing to the north side of the Magic Garden Center. A detour will follow Wolfs Crossing, Harvey, Stewart and...
akronjewishnews.com
Extended crossing times on Shabbat at Skokie intersection
When Ann Tennes, mayor of heavily Jewish Skokie, Ill., visited a synagogue last fall, she saw that an intersection at a major street was unsafe for Orthodox Jews, who can’t press the crossing button on Shabbat. “Without someone pressing the button, it will eventually go to a walk signal,...
Progressive Rail Roading
Illinois commission approves funds for rail crossing improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved $1.1 million from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) to install new automatic warning devices and concrete crossing surfaces at the East Solon Road and Blivin Street crossings near Solon Mills and Spring Grove, Illinois. The GCPF will cover 95% of the estimated...
Cleveland Jewish News
Extended crossing times on Shabbat at Skokie intersection
When Ann Tennes, mayor of heavily Jewish Skokie, Ill., visited a synagogue last fall, she saw that an intersection at a major street was unsafe for Orthodox Jews, who can’t press the crossing button on Shabbat. “Without someone pressing the button, it will eventually go to a walk signal,...
The Journal Standard
Drivers face new traffic shift on U.S. 20 in Lena
Drivers on U.S. 20 in Stephenson County are using newly constructed pavement at the Illinois 73 intersection as a major highway improvement project advances. The traffic shift that started Sept. 8 moves vehicles off a temporary runaround and onto the reconstructed roadway, according to a community announcement. The work is part of an $11.8 million Illinois Department of Transportation project that includes grading improvements, culvert replacements and new turn lanes at the intersection. Illinois 73 will remain closed at U.S. 20 during the next phase of construction. Motorists must continue following the posted detour route using Galena Road, U.S. 20, Illinois 26 and Illinois 72. The project area is near Lena in Stephenson County. Work continues on Illinois 73 connections Crews still need to remove the temporary runaround, complete Illinois 73 connections to U.S. 20 and install roadway lighting and traffic signals. Temporary traffic signals also will be placed near the Lena KOA Holiday Campground east of the intersection. The signals will allow construction crews to connect the new roadway pavement to the existing highway. State transportation officials expect Illinois 73 to reopen at the intersection by the end of October after the new traffic signals are installed. The broader
Rockford Register Star
Charles Street bike path getting new surface, upgrades
Construction on the Charles Street Bike Path between Alpine Road and Mulford Road began Sept. 10, bringing temporary disruptions for path users and motorists in the area. According to a community announcement, the project is expected to continue through Oct. 9, though the schedule could change depending on weather conditions. The work includes milling and resurfacing the bike path as well as upgrades to Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps. Local traffic will continue to have access within the construction zone during the project. Officials urged residents and travelers to use caution while moving through work areas. While the projected completion date is Oct. 9, weather conditions may affect the construction timeline, according to the announcement. Access maintained during project Local traffic will be permitted within the work limits while crews complete the improvements. Travelers should expect construction activity along the path corridor between Alpine Road and Mulford Road throughout the project. The improvements are intended to address pavement conditions and accessibility features along the route. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct .