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The Illinois Tollway awarded $106 million in contracts July 23, 2015, to launch planning for a major rebuilding of the central Tri-State Tollway, seen here from the Lincoln Oasis in South Holland.

Tollway OKs $106M to launch planning for Tri-State rebuilding project

May 22, 2019 at 8:25 p.m.

Although the project is five years away, the Illinois Tollway awarded $106 million in contracts Thursday to launch planning for a major rebuilding of the central Tri-State Tollway, one of...

Newly appointed Executive Director Greg Bedalov, left, talks to general counsel David Goldberg after an executive session during the board meeting at the Illinois Tollway headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill., on June 25, 2015.

Women’s group criticizes Rauner for all-male Tollway board

August 18, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

A national women's organization is challenging Gov. Bruce Rauner's appointments to the Illinois Tollway, saying he is violating state law by creating an all-male board. Over the past three months,...

The Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace are in the testing phase of a phone app that would allow riders to add money to their accounts by phone and, in the case of Metra, buy a digital ticket.

Metra defends smartphone app that will serve as virtual ticket

May 22, 2019 at 8:24 p.m.

Metra officials on Wednesday defended the agency's plans to introduce a smartphone app that will allow customers to buy and display tickets on their phones using a Ventra account or...

Metra is trying to offer a smartphone alternative to paper tickets.

Metra’s ticket app leaves behind low-income and elderly riders, critics say

August 18, 2019 at 8:04 p.m.

Metra plans to roll out a smartphone app this fall that makes the phone a virtual ticket for customers, but some Chicagoans and legislators are concerned that certain riders will...

The Rev. Corey Brooks speaks before he unveils the details of his plan to raise funds for a community center by walking across the country from New York City to Los Angeles.

Rauner names ‘rooftop pastor’ to Tollway board

May 15, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed a key African-American campaign supporter to serve on the Illinois Tollway board. Corey Brooks, pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago, was named to...

Marcus Bradford takes advantage of Starbucks' free Wi-Fi near a bank of electrical outlets at Metra's Millennium Station on July 13, 2015.

Metra stations offer scant tech amenities, report says

August 18, 2019 at 8:01 p.m.

A sign posted above an electrical outlet in an inconspicuous corner of Metra's LaSalle Street Station warns customers: "Do not plug your cellphone or laptop or any other media device...

Under a 2008 federal law, the nation's major freight and passenger railroads, including Metra, were ordered to install a system known as positive train control by Dec. 31.

Illinois Democrats urge extension on train safety system deadline

August 18, 2019 at 7:57 p.m.

Chicago-area members of Congress on Monday raised the possibility — albeit remote — of a shutdown of the nation's rail system, including Metra commuter service, if lawmakers fail to extend...

A Metra train heads south beneath Chicago's skyline on April 10, 2015.

Switch replacement may cause ‘minor’ delays at Union Station, Metra says

May 22, 2019 at 8:16 p.m.

More delays due to switch problems — the bane of many Metra commuters — may be in the offing this summer because of a major rehab project, officials said Monday....

New federal regulations on tank-car trains face challenges

August 18, 2019 at 7:54 p.m.

The U.S. railroad industry, several environmental groups and two Chicago suburbs are challenging the federal government's recently unveiled regulations intended to enhance the safety of milelong trains carrying volatile crude...

Newly appointed Illinois Tollway Executive Director Greg Bedalov, left, talks with agency general counsel David Goldberg on June 25, 2015, at the Tollway headquarters in Downers Grove. Bedalov will oversee the agency's day-to-day operations and nearly 1,600 employees with a $1.02 billion annual budget.

With Rauner team in place, Tollway picks new director

May 22, 2019 at 8:14 p.m.

Gov. Bruce Rauner completed his remake of the Illinois Tollway leadership team Thursday with the naming of Greg Bedalov as the agency's new executive director. Bedalov was formally nominated by...

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