Orland Park ordered a temporary pause on fiber‑optic permits after residents reported unsafe trenching and a Dec. 8 outage. The village is tightening rules while state law limits its authority.

The FTA threatened to withhold funding from the Chicago Transit Authority unless safety is improved, following violent incidents on CTA property, including an assault on a bus rider.

Chicago faces significant snowfall, causing travel chaos and airport delays, with 146 flights delayed by 9 a.m. at O'Hare and more than 220 salt spreaders deployed.

A vehicle crash in the northwest suburbs caused significant rush hour delays and closed a key intersection near Interstate 90, as reported by NBC Chicago.

Chicago's State/Lake CTA station is set to close for a three-year overhaul, involving upgrades like wider platforms and a new glass canopy. Traffic patterns in the Loop will change due to the reconstruction.

The South Shore Line train service suffered major delays due to an overhead wire issue near Hegewisch station, causing all train cancellations early Thursday morning.

CSX sued several insurers in federal court, alleging carriers ignored tendered coverage for worker injuries at the Forest Hill Flyover and seeking defense, indemnity and penalties.

A White House budget proposal would sharply cut operations funding for the busy Chicago Harbor Lock, raising concerns about 24/7 service and deferred maintenance.

A new INRIX scorecard finds Chicago drivers lost an average of 112 hours to peak traffic in 2025, costing the region billions.

Airlines at Chicago's O'Hare Airport are recovering from over 300 flight cancellations due to snow, with improvements seen in reduced delays and fewer cancellations.

Weather conditions led to delays and cancellations for Thanksgiving travelers at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports, with a record-breaking snowfall and road congestion adding to the disruptions.

Chicago's winter parking ban, effective from December 1 to April 1, prohibits parking on main roads from 3-7 a.m. to allow for snow clearing. Violators face heavy fines and towing fees.

Pace is studying limited-stop express buses on I-290 and I-88 to speed commutes between Chicago and its western suburbs. A Forest Park open house is set for Dec. 9.