(Undated-jm) – The National Weather Service has officially declared yesterday's severe storms as a derecho (deh-REY-cho). A derecho is defined as a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is.
With federal aid running out, it s time to rethink how Metra, Pace and the CTA are funded, RTA leaders say. How do we pay for them and continue a vital service millions need in the region? Raising the sales tax, vehicle registration fees and tolls are options.
The Chicago Department of Aviation is gearing up for a potential winter storm that s expected to start Thursday, also the busiest day of the season at O Hare International Airport. Meanwhile, on the roads, IDOT is saying just avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
Is it time to reconsider extending Route 53 if the Bears move to Arlington Park? Some readers opened that Pandora s box as a possible solution to traffic mayhem. And would the Illinois tollway catch the infrastructure pass?