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The next phase of repair work on a major downtown Chicago bridge could cause some problems for commuters this week.

Riders could lose daily Amtrak service from Chicago to Indy if Indiana doesn’t pony up funding.

Chicago officials say the project’s first phase would transform 5.3 miles of the congested artery for about $50 million.

Not one, but four of you curious citizens asked us for the story behind the signs on the highway that show the current number of traffic deaths in Illinois. We get into the history of these signs and the nuances behind how they work.

Flights bound for Chicago's O'Hare International Airport are being delayed an average of nearly four hours because of dense fog.

With warm weather on the way, pedicabs are taking over Chicago’s streets again. It’s not just the flat terrain and lazy tourists. Unlike other major cities, Chicago has no ordinance regulating pedicabs.

We typically imagine the value of trails to be the way they connect people with nature. Trails make wilderness accessible, but a new study suggests they also open up their users’ wallets.