Amtrak launches the Floridian, a temporary direct train service running from Chicago to Miami, offering coach seats and private rooms with amenities, to alleviate traffic due to East River tunnel renovations.

O'Hare and Midway airports rank low in passenger satisfaction, according to a J.D. Power survey reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. Renovations are planned to improve experiences.

Skokie's Crawford Avenue will receive new bike lanes, transforming a two-mile section between Golf Road and Oakton Street. The project, aimed at cyclist safety, involves lane reduction and has mixed community reaction.

Illinois Department of Transportation receives over $305 million for Chicago transportation projects, including the Forest Hill Flyover and I-290/1st Avenue interchange improvements to ease congestion and enhance safety.

The University of Illinois Chicago introduces a combined CTA-Metra U-Pass for students, offering unlimited travel at a discounted rate to aid commuting students.

Gary/Chicago International Airport is set to modernize with a new air traffic control tower, as per FAA approval for a siting study. The new tower will be around 50 feet taller for better visibility. Construction may start in fall 2025.

The family of Marin Lacson, who was killed by a Metra train, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad and others, citing a lack of safety measures.

Oak Park will charge a 25-cent fee per kWh for EV charging to support their climate goals and maintain infrastructure, aligning with the Park District's charge.

A crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago causes a halt to outbound traffic and involves a Level 1 Hazmat situation, with cleanup underway. Traffic backups extend to the Chicago Skyway.

The decision on converting St. Adalbert Church in Pilsen into a landmark has been postponed, leaving its future uncertain as debates continue regarding preservation versus development.

The completion of Dixmoor's Watermain Improvement Project marks a crucial step in resolving the village's water issues with collaboration from different government levels.

Chicago's North DuSable Lake Shore Drive is facing temporary southbound closures for resurfacing, causing potential traffic disruptions throughout the week during overnight hours.

A multi-vehicle crash with a diesel spill on the Edens Expressway caused significant delays and lane closures; injuries were minor and non-life-threatening.