Lawmakers in Springfield passed legislation this week regulating high-speed electric bikes, e-scooters and other battery-powered devices that are fueling an uptick in emergency room visits. The bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature would classify e-b... See more
Goodbye, RTA. Hello, NITA. The retirement of the Regional Transportation Authority began Monday as its board was granted new powers by the landmark Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, which took effect. The first act of the board — which will retain ... See more
The Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps are set to fully reopen Friday morning, weather permitting, after nearly a year and a half of construction that narrowed the three-lane ramps down to two. Before they do, crews will close the Ontario Street ramp from 11 p... See more
Metra is adding several daily train runs to its Rock Island District line starting June 1, the first step in schedule adjustments required by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority law that goes into effect the same day. The commuter rail agency is addin... See more
The Obama Presidential Center is preparing a big show for its grand opening next month. The Center on Wednesday released its schedule of activities for its opening weekend on June 19-21. Many of the events are free, family-friendly and available to the pu... See more
