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A strike by construction workers has halted progress on numerous road projects across northern Indiana. Three contractors groups and the union have yet to agree on new contracts after the previous ones expired May 31.

The rebuilding of a closed highway bridge in northwestern Indiana hinges on whether a nearby casino decides to kick in $35 million toward the project.      The city of East Chicago and the Indiana Department of Transportation have reached agreement on the plans and are await

This morning, I did my usual, roll-out-of-bed-after-hitting-snooze-three-times-ordeal, and raced to catch the bus at around 8:45.

Illinois state police are defending their record on searching minority drivers during traffic stops. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an official complaint because state police consistently ask minority drivers to allow a search of their cars more often than they ask white drivers.

A combination of Union Pacific engineers on vacation, out sick or in work training sessions put Metra commuters in a bind this morning. Union Pacific operates Metra's UP West line.Metra spokesman Tom Miller says the UP's management is unacceptable."

Authorities say a 62-year-old Chicago man died after jumping from a moving train and getting electrocuted.The Cook County medical examiner's office says William Wright died Sunday.The Chicago Tribune reports that officials say he came in contact with the electrified third rail on the Red Li

Hordes of competitors have taken to the streets for an annual fight to the finish. Many teams will enter, but only a few can be victorious. It’s time again for the Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike Commuter Challenge.