Public charging for electric trucks — including the largest semi-trailers — is on the way in Illinois.
Illinois lands $100M federal grant for EV truck chargers
Category: Transportation
Today in Chicago History: 7 killed when trains crash near Gary
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Grand Avenue underpass plan gets $13 million federal boost in Elmwood Park
A $13M federal grant “provides momentum” for a grade separation plan at Grand Avenue and the Metra tracks in Elmwood Park.
Downtown bike- and bus-lane ticketing program generates more than 3,500 warnings and violations in its first weeks
The program allows the city to use cameras to mail tickets to registered vehicle owners for violations in an area that covers much of downtown.
CTA chief of staff to become interim president after Dorval Carter’s retirement
The next CTA leader will face the task of helping to rebuild trust in the agency, after years of complaints about service, personal safety and conditions on buses and trains
RTA proposes more bus and train service, fare hikes and stronger central agency as lawmakers prepare to debate future of transit
RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard is expected to lay out a plan before the City Club as a contentious transit debate brews in Springfield.
CTA President Dorval Carter to step down
Carter’s resignation comes as a debate brews in Springfield about whether to combine the CTA with Metra, Pace and the Regional Transportation Authority.
Kennedy express lanes set to reopen Monday
The Kennedy Expressway’s express lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, IDOT said. The project also will include work on the outbound lanes, scheduled to take place this spring.
Debate over the future of CTA, Metra, Pace, RTA to heat up in Springfield this year
The clock is ticking on a financial cliff looming for the Chicago area’s four transit agencies, and along with it efforts in Springfield to address the way transit is overseen and funded.
Gary airport continues passenger terminal upgrades with refurbished seats
The Gary Airport Authority awarded a $70,430 contract Wednesday to B & B Thomas Upholstery, of Hammond, to refurbish 76 passenger seats in the airport’s terminal.