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Lawyers for the City of Chicago and O'Hare Airport's biggest airlines agreed once again Friday to delay a lawsuit over a multi-billion dollar expansion of the airport.The delay comes as both sides continue to negotiate over how to proceed with the final phase of the O'Hare Modernization Project, whi

The governors of Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin have turned down federal funding for high-speed rail service. But in Illinois, the sentiment is  “All aboard.” The proposal for improvements along the Chicago-St. Louis corridor aims to connect arterial regions.

Illinois Republicans are upset with a new hire at the organization overseeing the Chicago Transit Authority and Metra.The Regional Transportation Authority recently hired Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's son-in-law, Jordan Matyas.

United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said Northwest Indiana is poised to be a major player in the development of high-speed rail. LaHood said enthusiasm is high in Indiana for high-speed rail projects because it can bring jobs and money to the state.

It looks like Virgin America will soon be landing at O'Hare International Airport. Chicago's mayor announced Thursday that the city has finally reached a deal with the discount airline.

United Continental Holdings says it's almost finished inspecting most of the nearly 100 Boeing aircraft it grounded late Tuesday afternoon.The airline kept them on the ground to inspect computer systems.

Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says it could be hard to get any more federal money to help expand O'Hare International Airport.United and American Airlines are suing the City of Chicago to delay the multi-billion dollar project.