Construction will begin this spring to expand Franklin Avenue, which stretches from Runge Street in Franklin Park to York Road.
Ambitious Franklin Avenue, Green Street project aims to improve O’Hare transportation
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La Grange Park residents seek lower speed limit on La Grange Road; officials to lobby in Springfield
About 75 La Grange Park residents gave input on a Traffic Safety Improvement Project and pushed for a reduced speed limit.
Smart roads could lead the way to faster, safer travel — and successfully competing with China
Smart roads that enable vehicles to communicate with traffic infrastructure could help goods and people travel faster and be the key to unlocking innovation to help the United States compete with China
Small plane crash in central Illinois kills all 4 on board
A single-engine plane crashed in a field in central Illinois on Saturday, killing all four people on board.
Toll road bill passes Indiana Senate; amendments to remove tolls failed
The toll road bill passed the Senate Tuesday, which followed Sen. Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton, proposing amendments Monday to remove the toll language from the bill, which failed.
‘He never took his job lightly’: Tragic end for Chicago native and commercial pilot in Hudson helicopter crash
More recently, Johnson, a U.S. Navy veteran, began to combine a convivial personality with his love of aviation, taking a job flying sightseeing tours in his native Chicago beginning last fall.
Indiana toll road bill amended in committee, but toll road language remains
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amended toll road bill Thursday, but the language allowing for toll roads remains in the bill as it heads to the Senate for consideration.
Musk-Tesla backlash opening doors for EV startups like Rivian
Anger over Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is creating opportunities for EV automakers like Rivian, which has a factory in Normal, Illinois.
Northbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive shut down following fatal accident
All northbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive at Roosevelt Road are shut down following a fatal accident Monday morning.
South Shore fare hikes coming; state aid sought to continue operations
A previously announced 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers is expected this year, to be followed by future price hikes to keep up with inflation.