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Road Construction Frustrates Businesses Near Lincoln And Peterson
Chicago businesses around Lincoln and Peterson say they are suffering – and some have closed – because of road construction in the area that has been going on almost two years, reports WBBM’s Steve Miller reports.
Get Ready For The Headache-Inducing Road Projects Of Summer
CBS 2 traffic reporter Derrick Young takes a look at a few of the biggest projects that will affect your commute.
State, Local Police To Step Up Enforcement Of Traffic Violations
State and local police say they’re beefing up traffic patrol as we move toward the Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season, reports WBBM’s Bernie Tafoya.
IDOT Worker Picked To Replace Jackson As 7th Ward Alderman
A onetime Illinois Department of Transportation employee has been chosen by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th).
Measurable Snow Causes A Few Problems
After a season of nearly no snow, the state’s plow drivers are in full gear this Saturday morning. Overnight on the Kennedy Expressway, drivers slowed down to better navigate the snowy, slushy mess.
IDOT Considers Adding Quick-Toll Lanes To Chicago Expressways
Chicago motorists could move along a little faster on the Dan Ryan, Eisenhower or Kennedy — for a price — under a concept transportation officials are considering.
Workers At Clerk’s Office, Morgue Charged With Corruption
A Cook County Circuit Court employee has been charged with stealing $3,500 in traffic ticket payments, the fourth clerk’s office employee to face criminal charges this year, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
IDOT Worker Struck, Critically Hurt By Hit-And-Run Driver
An Illinois Department of Transportation minuteman was lending a helping hand to a driver in need, but now he is fighting for his life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
Report: IDOT Crews Dumped Roadkill Alongside Edens
Disciplinary action is reportedly in store for some Illinois Department of Transportation workers accused of dumping roadkill instead of disposing of it properly.
State Employee Was Member Of Burglary Ring, Authorities Say
It’s not the first time Louis Capuzi, 54, has been accused of breaking into homes. CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Snow Shovels, Ice Scrapers Stay On Shelves With Winter’s Mild Beginning
Residents may be enjoying the mild weather so far this winter, but it’s not so nice for some businesses. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
Animal Rights Group Wants Highway Memorial For Dead Cows
An animal rights group wants Illinois to install highway signs in memory of cattle that died when trucks hauling them flipped in two separate wrecks.
Motorists Heading To Midway Airport Will Deal With Detours
City officials are warning travelers to factor in extra time to get to the airport. The ramps are expected to be closed for the next year.
Work Zone Memorial Makes Appearance At State Fair
The National Work Zone Memorial has made its way to the Illinois State Fair for the fourth time, and organizers continue hoping it drives home the message of safe driving.
IDOT Official Busted For Not Wearing Seat Belt
The Illinois Department of Transportation has suspended one of its top officials after he was ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt.
Congress Parkway Bridge Project Taking Longer Than Planned
Motorists on the Eisenhower Expressway and elsewhere are not imagining it – Illinois Department of Transportation officials agree that rebuilding the Congress Parkway Bridge is taking a lot longer than originally expected.
Quinn Names New Acting Head Of IDOT
Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday announced the appointment of Ann L. Schneider as acting Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Road Work Suspended For July 4 Holiday
The holiday driving should be easier, with many road workers taking a long weekend too.
Audit: IDOT Failed To Keep Track Of Employee Pay
The Illinois Department of Transportation didn’t keep adequate track of employee pay during the 2010 fiscal year, and it’s keeping quiet about what’s being done to fix the problem.
“Illinois Jobs Now” Helps Pave The Way
Illinois plans to repair more than 3,200 miles of road and replace or fix 611 bridges over the next six years as part of the latest update to the state road program
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