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Downed power lines shut down traffic on Interstate 80 near Markham
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (116+ words) Major traffic disruptions were reported on Interstate 80 in Chicago's south suburbs on Monday after thunderstorms tore through the area, downing power lines and shutting traffic down on all lanes of the highway. Illinois State Police said at around 1:01 p.m., troopers responded…...
Person hit by train in downtown Wheaton, ‘extensive delays’ expected – NBC Chicago
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (132+ words) A Metra Electric District train car sits at the University Park Metra Station. A person was hit by a train in downtown Wheaton Thursday morning, halting transit as police urged residents to avoid the area amid an ongoing investigation. The…...
Metra NCS train strikes trespasser in Wheeling – NBC Chicago
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (107+ words) ‘Extensive' delays on suburban Metra trains after trespasser struck NBC 5 Chicago ‘Extensive' delays on suburban Metra trains after trespasser struck "Extensive delays are anticipated," Metra NCS said in an alert. Major delays are expected for Metra commuters in and out…...
Metra trains halted in Schaumburg after pedestrian hit – NBC Chicago
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) Trains on Metra's Milwaukee District West line were halted during rush hour Thursday after officials said a pedestrian was hit by a train. Metra officials told NBC Chicago a male bicyclist was struck around 8 a.m. in Schaumburg and taken to a…...