The airport on Tuesday hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase in its about $24 million project for infrastructure enhancements.
Gary/Chicago International Airport hosts groundbreaking for expansion’s first phase
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Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues
In a letter, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the department to “hold criminally accountable” executives who disregarded passenger safety in violation of federal law.
GPTC celebrates Greyhound partnership, Northwest Indiana expansion
Mayor Eddie Melton called Gary the “crossroads of the Midwest,” and he believes the future of the Gary Public Transportation Corporation shows that. “We have rail, we have a highway behind us,” Melton said. “We have almost all transportation within just a couple mile radius of the core of our city. Down the road, we have the Gary-Chicago International Airport.” The Gary Public Transportation Corporation on Thursday celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Adam Benjamin Metro Center, service expansion to other Northwest Indiana cities and Greyhound’s increased presence. The transportation organization is expanding its bus services into other communities, including […]
Pedestrian apparently killed by Amtrak train north of Glenview
Information about the victim was not immediately available, though Amtrak released a statement saying the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office was called to the scene, which would indicate the victim was killed.
Service on 4 Metra lines disrupted during Monday morning rush
Metra trains were at a standstill on three commuter lines for part of Monday morning, with service on two of them resuming by around 10 a.m., according to an agency spokeswoman.
Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union says
A regional district of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said late Friday that Boeing “would not engage substantively” on a demand for higher pay.
Safety board says pedals used to steer Boeing Max jets on runways can get stuck
Federal safety investigators are making urgent recommendations to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration to prevent certain 737s from veering off the runway after landing.
Tinley Park trucking firm looks to expand, boost sales
Freightbull Inc. plans a paved lot just north of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center large enough for 48 semi trailers.
Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026
Southwest Airlines executives on Thursday unveiled their vision for Southwest 2.0, an airline that for the first time will give passengers assigned seats.
Pedestrian safety measures still lacking at many rail crossings — sometimes with tragic results
Fatalities in Barrington and on Chicago’s Southeast Side have sparked concern for pedestrians when they are near railroad tracks.