Three school buses from Reed-Custer Schools were involved in a crash Tuesday morning on I-55 in the Chicago suburbs, according to Illinois State Police.
3 school buses involved in crash on I-55 in Grundy County, police say
Category: Transportation
New Metra station to open in Edgewater
Another new Metra station in Auburn Gresham remains under construction.
Six months after Yellow Line crash injured more than a dozen, investigation continues: ‘This never should have happened’
The CTA Yellow Line crash remains under federal investigation six months later. The investigation could take a year or more.
As EV popularity grows, Illinois corn farmers turn to aviation as a possible market for ethanol
Unlike cars and trucks, planes are difficult to electrify, and some fuel companies believe the answer to cleaning up aviation lies in America’s heartland.
Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
Boeing has violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft more than five years ago, the Justice Department told a federal judge on Tuesday.
Metra changes to UP-N, MD-N lines to impact North Chicagoland riders
Riders of two separate Metra lines will soon have fresh options as the rail agency is scheduling new service routes at different points of the day. The rail agency has announced additions to the Union Pacific North line starting May 20 along with new choices for Milwaukee District North riders starting June 3. The UP-N line, which goes between the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago and Kenosha, expansion coincides with the opening of a new station at Peterson and Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. “We continue to monitor customer feedback and this new schedule shows that we are listening,” […]
South Shore Line’s Double Track project chugs past the finish line
A host of state and local dignitaries, including the governor of Indiana, a U.S. senator and two Congressional representatives, celebrated the South Shore Line’s new Double Track service Monday.
Here’s how Boeing delivery delays are hitting Chicago ahead of busy summer travel season
Southwest and American airlines are changing some service out of O’Hare, citing delays getting Boeing planes.
Eagle Scout project returns painted rose compass to Lansing airport taxiway
Longtime Lansing pilot Vickie Szewczyk, a member of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines women’s pilot’s club, said she appreciates seeing the compasses or other air markings when flying a small plane.
Landmarks: Story of Roosevelt’s globe highlights revived Dixie Highway tour
June’s Day on the Dixie tour includes chances to explore area history, including Chicago Heights’ contribution to Roosevelt in World War II at Bloom High School.