Most Chicago readers will no doubt remember a tragic transportation accident that is about to have its 10th anniversary. On February 9, 2003, a tanker train on its way to Chicago and carrying thousands of gallons of caustic chemicals suddenly …
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Chicago residents have many choices when it comes to rail transportation. Amtrak, Metra and the venerable ‘L’ provide countless options for business and pleasure travel. But rail tracks require frequent inspection and maintenance; failure to examine tracks in a satisfactory …
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Chicago has long been a crucial railroad hub in the Midwest, and the city’s rapid development is wedded to the business that came via train. Unfortunately, the cost of progress can be high. While train accidents may not be as …
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Chicago readers have probably heard the tragic story of the train accident that killed two university students in Maryland one week ago. The friends from high school were spending one summer night together before going their separate ways to start …
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Although summer still has many weeks to run its course, Chicago and the state of Illinois have already been subjected to some brutally hot weather this season. While excessive heat calls to mind the dangers of dehydration and heat stroke, …
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