transportation
RTA Introducing New Signs To Help Riders Find Transfers
If you have ever become lost trying to transfer between Metra, CTA and Pace, the RTA has heard your complaint, and is trying to do something about it.
Pace To Test New Flexible Routes In Lake County
One of the hassles of riding the bus is the dash to get to the corner, several blocks away, to catch it.
Village Of Skokie Asks Residents To Leave Cars At Home
The Village of Skokie is asking residents to leave the car at home this Friday.
Transportation Officials To Showcase Ideas For Illiana Expressway
PEOTONE, Ill. (CBS) — The latest Illiana Expressway proposals go before the public Tuesday and Wednesday night in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. As WBBM Newsradio’s Bernie Tafoya reports, the Illinois and Indiana transportation departments will […]
Durbin Fights To Protect Illinois Transportation
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) will be at the table, when members of the House and Senate try to find agreement on the nation’s next transportation bill.
City Colleges To Open High-Tech Facility For Transportation Career Training
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn announced plans Tuesday morning for a new City College facility to train students for transportation and logistics careers.
Job Cuts Down In Last Month, Up From Last Year
Ahead of a key government jobs report for February coming up Friday, a Chicago-based research firm says downsizing by employers eased last month.
Reps Lipinski, Dold: Don’t End Gas Tax Funding For Mass Transit
A pair of Illinois congressmen reached across the aisle to fight against ending gas tax funding for public transit.
Insider’s Guide To Chicago Transportation
Take a look through these easy – and cheap – ways to explore Chicago. People watching required.
Durbin Concerned About Funding For Transit Projects
CHICAGO (CBS) — Speaking at a news conference at Union Station yesterday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he’s concerned what this week has in store for the 3.4 million passengers who ride trains in and […]
Nearly 10,000 Attend Transportation Job Fair At Chicago State
With renewed worries about the economy in the wake of the downgrade of the nation’s credit rating, nearly 10,000 people showed up for a job fair hosted by Congressman bobby Rush on Tuesday.
North Chicago School Officials Indicted
A former North Chicago school board member and the district’s former transportation director are under federal indictment today.
Quinn Says He’s A ‘Supporter’ Of Peotone Airport
Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday shrugged off charges from U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) that Illinois is stalling on a third airport in Peotone.
Guide To: O’Hare Airport
O’Hare International Airport (ORD) provides globetrotters with more connections to more destinations than any other airport in the world. With travelers totaling around 200,000 on a daily basis, O’Hare received the Global Traveler Award for “Best Airport in North America” for the tenth consecutive year in a row.
School Districts Stand To Lose More Money From State
Throughout the school year, the state has delayed promised payments to school districts. Now it may just eliminate some of the promised funding.
Guide To Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena has had quite the run over the past 30 years serving as one of the most iconic and largest indoor entertainment venues in the Chicago area. Here’s a roundup of everything you need to know!
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