Many people may have spent this Memorial Day weekend enjoying the warm weather along Chicago’s lakeshore. Still others may have driven outside the city to vacation with family and friends. Memorial Day is known for heavy traffic volume around the …
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As a number of news stories reveal, driver error is the cause behind many automobile accidents. Too often, drivers attempt to multitask behind the wheel, siphoning valuable amounts of attention away from the road. But what if the car could …
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The Chicago Department of Transportation has stated that, in a decade’s time, it wants to reduce the incidence of deadly car crashes while dropping the number of fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists to zero. While some may suggest that …
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Illinois officials at the Department of Transportation are considering adopting new measures to prevent people from driving in the wrong direction on the state’s highways. A DOT study on the subject will come out in a few months. The talk …
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Chicago has long been a bustling city, and residents know how busy and hectic the area’s roads can be, particularly at certain locations. The Illinois Department of Transportation has released its data on car accidents in 2010, revealing which intersections …
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When people go out for a drink at a Chicago restaurant or bar, they have a responsibility and a choice. Although they have a legal duty not to operate their vehicle under the influence of alcohol, many still make the …
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Many Chicago residents were likely relieved to see Tax Day pass this last Tuesday. The months and weeks of pouring over returns and then sending them off to the government can be the root of a great deal of stress. …
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A night out at a favorite local restaurant is a welcome treat for many Chicago families. Parents and children can share stories and tell each other about their days. But this happy scene turned tragic for one Chicago area family …
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The family of one man is mourning their loss after he died in a crash with another car on Chicago’s South Side. The automobile accident occurred earlier this month during the early morning hours. The victim was traveling south when, …
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