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Lake County, IN: I-94 Closed at I-65 After 3-Semi Crash, Major Delays

Cleanup was expected to take four to five hours, with motorists directed to detour using Ridge Road.

Lake County, IN · 19h

oakpark.com

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Metra, CTA reach out for public input at Farmers Market

Representatives from Metra, the CTA and the newly formed Northern Illinois Transit Agency, or NITA, shrugged off an early light rain Saturday to spend six hours talking with the public at the Oak Park Farmers Market. . Wednesday Journal observed a general public clearly interested both in hearing what public transit...

Oak Park, IL · 3d
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Block Club Chicago

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From Station Stoves To Overhead Heat: The History Of The CTA’s Warming Lamps

CHICAGO — It’s early November and you’re waiting for the Red Line train on the Sheridan platform. As the wind whips your face you remember: The Chicago Transit Authority’s heat lamps turn on Nov. 1 each year. You press the button and look up to feel the warming glow — a beacon of light on your bare skin that makes you feel alive again.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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theweeklydriver.com

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Chicago’s Most Dangerous Intersections and How to Drive Them Safely

Chicago processes millions of vehicle trips every day across a road network that mixes highway interchanges, six-way intersections, and some of the most densely traveled surface streets in the Midwest. Not all intersections are created equal. A handful of them produce crashes at rates far higher than the city average, year after year.

Chicago, IL · 4d
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CBS News

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Two early morning crashes involving semi trucks cause delays on I-94 near Gary, Indiana

Gary, IN · 17h

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CTA Clears Path for Two Rehab Projects, Announces Completion of Third

Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor, Railway Age. The Chicago Transit Authority is launching the next phase of the Blue Line’s Forest Park Branch Rebuild Project and the California Station Accessibility and Modernization Project, and reported the wrap up of Lake Street Bridge west leaf reconstruction. The Chicago Transit...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Nearly 1,200 parking workers go on strike in Chicagoland

CHICAGO - Nearly 1,200 union parking workers launched a strike across the Chicago area Tuesday morning, which could cause potential disruptions at airports, hospitals and other businesses. Chicago parking workers go on strike. The backstory:. The workers are part of Teamsters Local 727, a labor union that represents approximately 10,000...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Transit experts and advocates share first thoughts on NITA’s 2027 budget, hoping it’s got what it takes to change the game

It’s been just over a year since Illinois’ “Halloween Miracle” prevented Chicagoland transit from turning into a pumpkin. In the wee hours of October 31, 2025, Springfield lawmakers rescued the system from the fiscal cliff, and overhauled its governance structure, by passing the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority Act.

Chicago, IL · 3d

xrock1039.com

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U.S. 231, Parrish Ave Intersection Closure in Lake County

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)says U.S. 231 will be closed at Parrish Ave between U.S. 41 and Cline Avenue between St. John and Crown Point for about two weeks for utility work starting on or after Monday, November 2, 2026. This is a full interersection closure...

Lake County, IN · 4d

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Turning a blind eye to student safety

With the bus accident during school drop off on Sept. 15 in mind, myself and some other parents have become concerned about the intersection of Woodside, Kimbark and Park during school dropoff and pickup. While there is a traffic light there, drivers and students alike seem to take it as a suggestion.

Riverside, IL · 3d

NBC Chicago

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Metra will soon unveil a new alert system for riders, but some may need to make a change to see them

Getting alerts about Metra delays, construction and upcoming train arrivals will soon be easier for riders. Metra is launching a new alert system Thursday that will allow customers to receive real-time train information by email or text. The new system follows upgrades to Metra’s GPS tracking and passenger information systems,...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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More weekend lane closures on westbound I-80

IDOT announced today that bridge deck repairs and pavement patching on Interstate 80 between Richards Street and Wheeler Avenue, in Joliet, will require weekend lane closures. This is the third of four planned weekend closures along the corridor. Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, lane closures are scheduled to...

Joliet, IL · 3d

WBBM News Radio

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NITA proposes more transit service without fare hikes

CTA, Metra and Pace riders could see expanded service without higher fares under the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s proposed $5.04 billion operating budget for 2027.

Chicago, IL · 3d

american-rails.com

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Canal Street Maintenance Plan Will Get an FRA Review

CHICAGO — The Federal Railroad Administration will prepare an environmental assessment of Amtrak plans for a new Midwest Maintenance Facility at Canal Street, a former Union Pacific intermodal yard. Trains reported on October 26 that construction of the maintenance facility had qualified for a categorical exclusion, and that the agency changed course after Amtrak sought federal funding to repair 17 viaducts tied to the yard.

Chicago, IL · 5d

CBS Chicago

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Ald. Reilly questions CDOT with Chicago Avenue Bridge reopening delayed

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) has called on the City of Chicago to explain why it is taking so long for the Chicago Avenue Bridge​ to reopen.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Metra Draft Plan Outlines Infrastructure, Costs for Regional Rail Service

Metra has released a draft Systemwide Network Plan outlining service changes and infrastructure investments needed to provide more frequent, all-day rail service across the Chicago region. The plan describes two service levels: Regional Rail 1.0, which aims for trains every 30 to 60 minutes on most lines, and Regional Rail...

Chicago, IL · 4d

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NWI RDA Issues RFQ for Engineering Services for US 12 Scenic Byway Study

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) invites qualified firms or teams to submit statements of qualifications to provide transportation, civil, and multimodal engineering services for the US 12 Scenic Byway Technical Study, to be completed by December 1, 2027. The selected engineering consultant will join an RDA-led consultant team preparing a coordinated regional framework for U.S. 12 in Lake and Porter Counties that advances lakefront access, tourism, safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and corridor revitalization across Northwest Indiana. The study will implement the vision and recommendations of the RDA Comprehensive Strategic Plan by producing a Corridor Management Plan, an Indiana Dunes State Park Access Study, and a prioritized implementation program. The work will support an Indiana Byway Program application, position the corridor for a potential future National Scenic Byway nomination, and prepare high-priority projects for grant and capital funding, a news release said. Here is a link for more information on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Porter County, IN · 4d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL I-80 Traffic Alert: Major Changes Start Monday Nov 2

Weekend closures and traffic stops will prepare I-80 for a new westbound traffic pattern Monday.

Will County, IL · 7d

CBS Chicago

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All inbound lanes reopened on Kennedy Expressway at Kimball after fuel spill

The spill happened in the inbound lanes on the Kennedy Expressway at Kimball, the office said.

Chicago, IL · 4d