Lake Shore Drive repaving project begins August 26, drivers urged to take detours
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that it plans to start an accelerated project on August 26, weather permitting, to resurface N. Lake Shore Drive from Monroe St. to Grand Ave. and to make repairs to the bridge that carries Lake Shore Drive over LaSalle Drive.
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that it plans to start an accelerated project on August 26, weather permitting, to resurface N. Lake Shore Drive from Monroe St. to Grand Ave. and to make repairs to the bridge that carries Lake Shore Drive over LaSalle Drive.
Elgin firm's electric-powered planes taking off amid rising fuel costs
Aviation pioneers are developing a new way to soar through skies using electric-powered planes to battle rising jet fuel prices.
Aviation pioneers are developing a new way to soar through skies using electric-powered planes to battle rising jet fuel prices.
United Airlines goes 10 seats across
Just when you thought things on board commercial airlines couldn't get any worse check out this idea from United Airlines.
Just when you thought things on board commercial airlines couldn't get any worse check out this idea from United Airlines.
United adds flights between Key West and Chicago
United Airlines will begin seasonal service between Key West and Newark Liberty International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
United Airlines will begin seasonal service between Key West and Newark Liberty International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Lake Shore Drive bridge to close Thursday night
A bridge that carries traffic on Lake Shore Drive over the Chicago River will close Thursday night and reopen Friday morning.
A bridge that carries traffic on Lake Shore Drive over the Chicago River will close Thursday night and reopen Friday morning.
Red Line service resumes after loss of power on South Side
Train service was suspended for nearly an hour Monday morning on part of the CTA Red Line because of a power outage on the South Side.
Train service was suspended for nearly an hour Monday morning on part of the CTA Red Line because of a power outage on the South Side.
Overnight Congress Parkway closures planned for utility work in Loop
Parts of Congress Parkway will close for utility work overnight in the Loop.
Parts of Congress Parkway will close for utility work overnight in the Loop.
Bridge installation scheduled to shut down Lake Shore Drive near 41st Street
The installation of a new pedestrian bridge this week will shut down Lake Shore Drive near 41st Street on the South Side.
The installation of a new pedestrian bridge this week will shut down Lake Shore Drive near 41st Street on the South Side.
Street sweeping season starts Sunday with new tracker app
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation will begin sending out street sweepers across the city on Sunday and residents can now track their routes with a new app.
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation will begin sending out street sweepers across the city on Sunday and residents can now track their routes with a new app.
Metra fares, service cuts coming in February
Metra is reminding commuters that fares will increase Feb. 1 and some service will be reduced Feb. 5.
Metra is reminding commuters that fares will increase Feb. 1 and some service will be reduced Feb. 5.
Red light cameras being relocated to the Loop
Relocated red light cameras will be activated Monday at two intersections on Michigan Avenue in the Loop on the North Side.
Relocated red light cameras will be activated Monday at two intersections on Michigan Avenue in the Loop on the North Side.
CTA's Bus Tracker restored after ‘technical problem'
A Chicago Transit Authority computer program that allows riders to track buses and find arrival times at stops went down Wednesday morning.
A Chicago Transit Authority computer program that allows riders to track buses and find arrival times at stops went down Wednesday morning.
Chicago trains and buses to offer free New Year's Eve rides
Chicago Transit Authority officials are offering free rides on New Year’s Eve to encourage people to avoid driving on the holiday.
Chicago Transit Authority officials are offering free rides on New Year’s Eve to encourage people to avoid driving on the holiday.
Illinois gas prices hit lowest point for season in 12 years
Illinois gas prices have hit their lowest point in 12 years for the start of summer road trip season.
Illinois gas prices have hit their lowest point in 12 years for the start of summer road trip season.
Indiana Toll Road drivers seeing big rate increase
Many Indiana Toll Road drivers face paying much higher rates with the expiration of a state subsidy from the state's lease of the highway more than a decade ago.
Many Indiana Toll Road drivers face paying much higher rates with the expiration of a state subsidy from the state's lease of the highway more than a decade ago.
Chicago firm will run $1 billion overhaul of Union Station
Officials in Chicago have chosen a real estate firm to run a $1 billion overhaul of Union Station.
Officials in Chicago have chosen a real estate firm to run a $1 billion overhaul of Union Station.
Metra offering free rides for kids all summer
Young people will be able to ride Metra for free this summer.
Young people will be able to ride Metra for free this summer.
Service resuming after signal problems hamper CTA in Loop
Signal problems are causing major CTA service disruptions and delays Friday morning in the Loop.
Signal problems are causing major CTA service disruptions and delays Friday morning in the Loop.
No injuries reported in train derailment outside Union Station
No injuries were reported when an Amtrak train derailed Monday morning outside Union Station in the West Loop.
No injuries were reported when an Amtrak train derailed Monday morning outside Union Station in the West Loop.
How to stay safe in a road rage situation
Drive long enough and it will probably happen to you. I'm talking about that jerk that either sets you off or loses his cool at you. It happens no matter who you are.
Drive long enough and it will probably happen to you. I'm talking about that jerk that either sets you off or loses his cool at you. It happens no matter who you are.