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Emergency temporary road closure announced for rail replacement crossings

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Emergency temporary road closures were announced in Decatur for rail replacement crossings. Norfolk Southern will be performing emergency rail replacement in the 1800 block of West Rock Springs Road starting Thursday, November 12. This emergency work will cause the closure of the rail crossing in the 1800 block of West Rock Springs Road starting at 10 a.m. and continuing to approximately noon on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Decatur, IL · 2d
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WMBD/WYZZ

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East Peoria roads to close for water department work

Arnold Road between Swiss Lane and Crestview Road in East Peoria is scheduled to close starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, for water department work.

East Peoria, IL · 4d

CBS Chicago

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Gas prices are dropping in Illinois, Northwest Indiana, despite rise in costs

Gas prices across the nation have reached an average of $4. Experts say that is nice, but the cost of consumer goods has gone up.

Chicago, IL · 3d

Collinsville Daily News

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I-270 Mississippi River Bridge completed

New westbound span opens Nov. 16, a Rebuild Illinois achievement advancing improvements to a critical freight corridor in the Metro East MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall. ​ “Illinois is the gateway to the world — representing one of the most important commerce hubs in the country. Whether it’s workers making their commute or delivery drivers moving freight, Illinoisians deserve a safe and reliable system to get where they need to go,” said Gov. Pritzker. “With the completion of the I-270 Mississippi River Bridge, we are creating better paying jobs, expanding access to regional travel and spurring economic growth for communities across the state.” Construction of the bridges has been overseen by

Illinois · 4d

Country Herald

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Illinois Pace Bus Drivers Honored for 584 Million Safe Miles

Pace celebrates more than 650 current and former operators with a combined 584 million safe miles.

Illinois · 4d

scctd.org

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Transit Commuters Vote on Favorite MetroLink Stations

Election Day results are in. SCCTD & CMT polled transit riders on their favorite MetroLink stations along the alignment and the results are in! The region’s favorite stops are…. Favorite Illinois station: Belleville MetroLink Station. Favorite Missouri station: Cortex MetroLink Station. Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite...

Belleville, IL · 3d

hoodline.com

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Elmwood Schools Lose Bus Funding Vote as Peoria County Rejects Tax Hike

Elmwood CUSD 322 asked Peoria County voters to let it raise its maximum transportation levy rate from $0.20 to $0.40 per $100 of equalized assessed value, and the answer came back loud and clear: no. More than 68% of voters rejected the measure, leaving the district without the extra bus funding it had hoped to lock in.

Peoria County, IL · 2d

WCIA

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Central Illinois starting to see gas below $4 per gallon

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has fallen below $4 per gallon for the first time since August, and some gas stations in Central Illinois are also falling below that mark. GasBuddy released its weekly report on gas prices Monday morning, and the report shows the relief predicted last […]

Illinois · 3d

Daily Illini

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Record amount of Champaign construction limits parking on campus

Some students told The Daily Illini they are noticing an increase this semester in red parking meter covers indicating reserved parking spots on the Champaign side of campus. According to Kris Koester, administrative services manager for the City of Champaign’s Public Works Department, increased construction near campus is putting more pressure on parking.

Champaign, IL · 4d

CBS News

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Gas prices slowly falling, while other costs rise

Chicago, 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 · 7d

Central Illinois Proud

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UPDATE: Peoria crashes in Friday evening commute

UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — A multi-car crash occurred Friday evening at Sheridan Avenue and War Memorial Drive in Peoria. The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. at the busy intersection. Both roads are considered main routes in the city. Peoria Police spokeswoman Semone Roth said the area was cleared and...

Peoria, IL · 7d

wcbu.org

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Peoria County voters say no to transportation tax hike for Elmwood schools

Central Illinois voters not only had candidates on the recent midterm election ballots, but also various referendum questions. In Peoria and Knox counties, Elmwood CUSD #322 asked voters to increase the maximum allowable transportation levy rate from $0.20 to $0.40 per $100 of equalized assessed value. That meant an estimated cost to taxpayers of an additional $67 a year for a home valued at $100,000.

Peoria County, IL · 4d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Normal’s South Adelaide Street to close for pavement repair

A portion of South Adelaide Street in Normal will be closed for pavement repairs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Normal, IL · 6d

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 · 6d

1049thewolf.com

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Gas prices fall in Peoria, but remain well above last year’s levels

PEORIA, Ill. – Gasoline prices in Peoria are continuing to decline, although drivers are still paying significantly more at the pump than they were a year ago. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 148 stations in Peoria, the average price of gasoline fell 9.1 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the local average to $4.59 per gallon as of Monday.

Peoria, IL · 5d

Country Herald

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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 · 9d

culturalcreatives.org

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The $202 Iowa to Illinois Train Loop You Might Regret Passing Up

A short journey across a state line can deliver the pleasure of train travel without requiring a cross-country holiday. Burlington, Iowa, and Galesburg, Illinois, sit on the California Zephyr route, making them a useful pair for a modest rail outing built around time in one destination. This is an out-and-back...

Galesburg, IL · 10d