The airspace around Washington, D.C., is congested and complex — a combination aviation experts have long worried could lead to catastrophe.
Pilots have long worried about DC’s complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Plane crashes that stunned our city
Here’s a look back at commercial passenger plane crashes that stunned Chicago.
Metra train delayed after pedestrian struck at Berwyn stop
A BNSF Metra train was delayed about to 40 minutes today due to a fatal accident with a pedestrian, according to Metra.
What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
A jet collided with an Army helicopter while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. Here are some things to know about the collision.
All 64 aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter feared dead
Authorities say everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington is feared dead.
An aircraft is down near Washington’s Reagan Airport, with takeoffs and landings halted
An aircraft went down near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, and all takeoffs and landings have been halted, according to the airport and law enforcement.
South Shore fare hikes coming this year; budget cushion has worn thin since pandemic
Fares for riding the South Shore Line are expected to increase an average of 10% later this year to make up for the financial hit the railroad has taken since the pandemic began.
‘It’s ridiculous’: Freight trains continue to block rail crossings in Dixmoor for hours at a time
Dixmoor residents say trains from CSX and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad block crossings for hours at a time, particularly on Western.
Illinois lands $100M federal grant for EV truck chargers
Public charging for electric trucks — including the largest semi-trailers — is on the way in Illinois.
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.