Chicago Transportation

U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, 4th, speaks to reporters Nov. 9, 2025, in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year would require federal oversight of dispatching software. García is a sponsor. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Federal Railroad Administration investigating rail dispatch incidents in Chicago area

October 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating three incidents over the summer involving problems with dispatching...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

The price of a gallon of diesel fuel is shown electronically on a pump at a QuikTrip station Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel

By Michelle L. Price

October 9, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Trump’s shocking announcement was in stark contrast to a sweeping Russia sanctions law he signed...

FILE – Salvage crews work on recovering wreckage near the site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn’t worked for over 3 years

By Josh Funk

May 14, 2025 at 4:08 p.m.

A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., that hasn’t worked...

Travelers check into their flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

By Josh Funk

May 14, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage...

The plant in Peoria will be used to sell, service and build the Karsan eJest, a 19-passenger electric minibus with a range of 130 miles. (Damera Corp.)

Canadian electric minibus manufacturer to open its first US plant in Peoria

By Robert Channick

May 13, 2025 at 6:53 p.m.

As Lion Electric faces liquidation and the auction of its shuttered Joliet electric bus factory,...

A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain

By Josh Funk

May 12, 2025 at 5:03 p.m.

A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at...

Chris Rocheleau, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, left, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, right, speak about a new air traffic control infrastructure plan, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Another issue disrupts Newark’s airport as Trump’s transportation secretary plans reducing flights

By Associated Press

May 11, 2025 at 11:43 a.m.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of...

Fog covers planes and control towers at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport

By Josh Funk

May 9, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

The air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport lost their radar...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, left, participates in a fireside chat with Munster Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Katie Sannito during the chamber's May membership meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Braun focuses on business issues at Munster chamber lunch

By Alexandra Kukulka

May 8, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun participated in a question and answer session Thursday during a Munster Camber...

President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks with reporters after announcing a trade deal with United Kingdom in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House proposes a major overhaul of the outdated US air traffic control system

By Josh Funk

May 8, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

The Trump administration plan calls for six new air traffic control centers, along with technology...

A control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

What to know about the air traffic controller shortage

By John Seewer

May 8, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

The Trump administration is promising to fix the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers after...

A South Shore Line train sits on the track on Nov. 25, 2024, at Dune Park station in Chesterton. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

South Shore riders complain of late, packed trains; railroad considering 10% fare increase

By Amy Lavalley

May 8, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District got an earful from riders Tuesday at a hearing...