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Drivers face backups along I-88 after rollover semi crash in western suburbs

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Drivers are facing some backups ahead of rush hour on Thursday morning following a rollover crash involving a semi in the western suburbs. According to Illinois State police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. along the eastbound lanes of I-88 near Eola Road in Naperville Township. While details surrounding what led […]

Naperville, IL · 19h

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Cheapest gas stations in Janesville

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Janesville using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Janesville, WI · 3d
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culturalcreatives.org

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The $203 Wisconsin to Minnesota Train Loop You Might Regret Passing Up

Wisconsin and Minnesota offer a rail pairing that can turn the journey into part of a city break. Milwaukee and St. Paul are linked by Borealis, so you can spend the ride together instead of dividing attention between traffic, directions, and the next driving stop. The $203 used here is...

Minnesota · 8d
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american-rails.com

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Pullmans Move Toward a Chicago Home With a Norfolk Southern Switch

Friends of the Pullman National Historical Park held a “Setting the Spikes” ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026. Norfolk Southern joined state and local officials, leaders of the Federal Railroad Administration, and the project partners. The company Story Yard page, dated November 11, says the gathering marked fulfillment of a $250,000 commitment for the first phase of reconnecting the Pullman site to the national rail network. That account says the commitment covers rail infrastructure and a rail feasibility study, and that the ceremony opened fundraising for the work still ahead.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Country Herald

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Illinois Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-55 Can Freeze

Chicago, Joliet, Bloomington and Springfield drivers face a hidden danger when pavement temperatures plunge.

Illinois · 1d

NBC Chicago

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All BNSF trains stopped after Amtrak train strikes vehicle;'extensive delays' expected

All BNSF Metra trains heading in and out of Chicago were stopped Wednesday morning, with "extensive delays" expected after a train struck a vehicle. The trains were halted at about 8:20 a.m., Metra said, after an Amtrak train hit a vehicle between the Western Springs station and Stone Avenue. All...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Forest Park Review

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Thatcher Woods gathering airs concerns over lack of transparency from O’Hare Flyer group

Around 50 people trekked through Thatcher Woods on a cool, sunny autumn morning Saturday, Nov. 7 to hear several experts talk about the impact of the proposed O’Hare Flyer express train on local wildlife habitats and homeowners in River Forest and Forest Park.  . River Forest officials were watching...

Forest Park, IL · 7h

Trains.com

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Illinois Railway Museum acquires ex-Burlington bilevel gallery cars

UNION, Ill. — The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) has acquired a second complete and operational train of bilevel gallery cars, this one from the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The stainless-steel consist of two coaches and a cab car arrived at the museum grounds on Wednesday night (Nov. 11), having spent approximately the last [...] Read More...

Union, IL · 9h

NBC Chicago

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Major crash closes eastbound lanes on I-88

The rollover crash was creating major traffic problems in the western suburbs for the Thursday morning commute.

Chicago, IL · 19h

Secret Chicago

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Amtrak unveils $112 million plan for Chicago Union Station to create ‘fully level’ boarding areas

Boarding an Amtrak train at Chicago Union Station is set to get easier. Amtrak has announced a $112 million project to turn long-unused mail platforms into the station’s first-level boarding platforms —allowing travelers to board without ramps, stairs, or lifts. Amtrak marked the start of the project on November 9, with major construction expected to begin by the end of 2026. The work is expected to take 30 months. What’s changing at Union Station? The Platform 30–38 Project will convert dormant platforms originally built to handle mail and parcels for the post office above the tracks into accessible passenger boarding areas. The new platforms will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and serve multiple tracks. According to Fox 32 Chicago , Warren LeBeau, Amtrak’s vice president of infrastructure project delivery, described the improvement as “[delivering] a fully ADA-compliant, level boarding platform that makes travel easier and more convenient for all Amtrak passengers.” The project also includes a climate-controlled waiting area with restrooms and access to tracks 30 and higher. Beyond adding boarding capacity, the platforms will provide temporary space to keep passengers moving while other platforms undergo future reconstruction. Who’s paying for the project? Amtrak says the $112 million

Chicago, IL · 2d

Trains.com

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Switch installation celebrated at Pullman historic park

CHICAGO — Visitors to the 19th-century Pullman factory complex on Chicago’s South Side frequently ask, “Where are the railcars?” The first step in eliminating that question took place when Norfolk Southern recently reinstalled a switch on an industrial lead two blocks east of the site that was once the conduit in and out of the [...] Read More...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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 · 2d

geneva.il.us

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City To Make Downtown Third Street Pavement Repair

A one-block stretch of Third Street in downtown Geneva will be closed to traffic and parking for seven days beginning Tuesday, Nov. 17, as the City repairs a section of damaged pavement. The closure will extend from Fulton to South streets, as detailed on the project map. Sidewalks will be...

Geneva, IL · 1d

Secret Chicago

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Chicago Transit Authority paves the way for California Blue Line station modernization project

The California Blue Line Station is on track to get a major facelift beginning next year. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has approved the granting of a construction contract, facilitating modernization and accessibility upgrades to the busy Logan Square transit station. Here’s a brief history of the station and an inside look at the renovation process. California station among busiest on the Blue Line, says CTA The California Blue Line station (2211 N. California Ave.) was originally constructed in 1895, and last renovated in 2015, according to a CTA release. The station is among the CTA’s busier Blue Line stations, recording more than 1.125 million entries in 2025. All about the California Blue Line renovation plans Under the program, the CTA will outfit the California stop with the following upgrades: Two new elevators serving the inbound and outbound platforms. New stairs and accessible doors. Updated signage and wayfinding. Platform and canopy extensions. Adjustments to lighting, railings and windbreaks. Improvements to sidewalks, ramps, drainage and landscaping. The planned California Blue Line station overhaul is a part of the CTA’s broader All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) . This initiative aims to make all CTA stations 100% accessible to those with disabilities by

Chicago, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes

Leaders from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, CTA, Metra and Pace on Thursday laid out their vision for 2027 and beyond as the NITA board of directors considered its upcoming budget and took comments from the public. The $5 billion operating budget for the region’s public transportation includes an expected...

Chicago, IL · 9h

chronicleillinois.com

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NITA unveils first-ever regional transit budget

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority released the first-ever unified transit budget for the entire Chicagoland region on Nov. 2. As part of the NITA Act transit funding and governance overhaul, what was previously known as the Regional Transportation Authority has been gradually assuming more powers and responsibilities. Under the arrangement that was in place between 1983 and mid-2026, CTA, Metra and Pace had a largely free hand to plan their own budgets, and while RTA had to approve them, the tight statutory deadlines gave it little time to make changes. The new arrangement is more akin to how cities develop their budgets, with transit agencies functioning like departments — they submit their budget proposals that NITA then takes and uses to develop a single budget document.

Chicago, IL · 12h

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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CTA accessibility has improved, but riders still face barriers.

As the Chicago Transit Authority undertakes the long, expensive process of making its rail system accessible, disability advocates are pushing the agency to invest not only in new elevators and other infrastructure, but also in maintenance and basic accommodations that allow riders to navigate the system independently. Of the CTA’s 146 rail stations, 110 are currently ADA accessible. The agency’s bus system has been fully accessible since 2005.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Tales from the transit trenches: Public transportation veterans Fernandez and Rogoff give the NITA board a pep talk

Earlier this month there was a major landmark in the ongoing Northern Illinois Transit Authority saga as the bakery-fresh public transportation agency unveiled its Proposed 2027 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Program. Streetsblog previously shared some initial thoughts about the plan from local advocates and experts. NITA is...

Chicago, IL · 6h

WGN News

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Drivers face backups along I-88 after rollover semi crash in Naperville

AURORA, Ill. — Drivers are facing some backups ahead of rush hour on Thursday morning following a rollover crash involving a semi in Naperville. The crash unfolded along the eastbound lanes of I-88 between Eola Road and Route 59. Details surrounding what led up to the crash are currently unclear, and authorities have not yet […]

Naperville, IL · 19h