REAL ID requirements for those flying within the United States begin Wednesday after nearly 20 years of delays.
Most travelers must have a REAL ID now to fly in US, or face extra screening
Category: Transportation
The REAL ID deadline has arrived. Here’s what to know.
Travelers will still be able to fly without a REAL ID, officials said this week, but they may face extra scrutiny at the airport.
Army pausing helicopter flights near Washington airport after close calls
The Army is pausing helicopter flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon.
Cook County conducting study in Dixmoor on a workaround route for when trains block railroad crossings
A $95,000 Cook County study considers roadway under Interstate 57 to relieve congestion when trains block Western Avenue in Dixmoor.
As car-free zone continues longer than expected, Lincoln Square neighbors and businesses weigh the impact
An unexpected extension of Lincoln Square’s car-free zone has led neighbors to debate making the zone a permanent fixture.
Bill could end Gary airport bi-state pact, stuns mayor who cites loss of revenue
Without explanation, the Republican-controlled General Assembly approved the termination of a bi-state alliance that’s pumped millions of dollars into the Gary/Chicago International Airport.
Ambitious Franklin Avenue, Green Street project aims to improve O’Hare transportation
Construction will begin this spring to expand Franklin Avenue, which stretches from Runge Street in Franklin Park to York Road.
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.