Category: Transportation

Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says Giannoulias: New Legislation Aims to End the Stigma for Immigrant Drivers; Make Illinois Roads Safer. Legislation will allow state to issue standardized licenses to legally licensed immigrant motorists Legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers will expand identification options for undocumented immigrants and make Illinois roads safer,…

Illinois Legislature, immigrant, News, news release, Transportation

Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers Residents across the Southland will have a new law in place to protect them from annoying auto-renewal fees, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “We have all fallen victim to unclear auto-renewal fees,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This new law will now require companies to…

Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening HB2531 South Suburban Airport legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 33-20 vote on Wednesday May 17, 2023 Legislation that brings the building of the South Suburban Airport one step closer to reality was approved this week by the Illinois General Assembly, co-sponsored by State Senators…

Federal, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Giannoulias Issues First 100-Days Report Outlining Major Accomplishments

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Giannoulias Issues First 100-Days Report Outlining Major Accomplishments “Getting it Done” Report Features Achievements to Modernize the Office Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias released his First 100 Days report today, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments since taking office in January. The 16-page report reflects how the new Secretary has pursued an aggressive agenda to improve…

Crime, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Hastings advances measure to fight crime, track stolen vehicles

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Hastings advances measure to fight crime, track stolen vehicles Illinois may soon have a law on the books to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings. Hastings (D-Frankfort) advanced House Bill 2245, which requires Cook County to establish a vehicle theft hotline to facilitate the location of a…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, DuPage, Illinois Legislature, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Hyundai and AAA Insurers Collaborate to Offer Insurance Options for Customers Affected by Method of Theft Popularized on TikTok

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Hyundai and AAA Insurers Collaborate to Offer Insurance Options for Customers Affected by Method of Theft Popularized on TikTok AAA Insurers to Offer Insurance Coverage Options for Affected Hyundai Customers. Hyundai Expedites Free Software Upgrade Availability. Hyundai Announces Steering Wheel Locks Distribution and Reimbursement Program Hyundai Motor America and independently operated AAA insurers today announced…

Business, Crime, National, News, NewsWire, Transportation

Overnight road closures set for Roberts Road and 87th Street as part of Tri-State Tollway reconstruction work

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Overnight road closures set for Roberts Road and 87th Street as part of Tri-State Tollway reconstruction work Local road closures with detours needed over next two weeks to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Overnight local road closures with detours will be scheduled over the next two weeks on Roberts Road and 87thStreet to accommodate mainline…

Chicago, construction, Cook County, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Harlem Avenue closed from 86th and 87th pending investigation of pedestrian struck by vehicle

March 24, 2023March 25, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Harlem Avenue closed from 86th and 87th pending investigation of pedestrian struck by vehicle (UPDATE: Harlem Avenue was re-opened early Saturday morning) Bridgeview police have shut down Harlem Avenue between 86th and 87th both Southbound and Northbound lanes pending an investigation of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle this evening (Friday March 24,…

News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications Applications are now open for programs that promote economic development, public services and transportation improvements throughout the County The Cook County Board of Commissioners and President Toni Preckwinkle announced a call for applications for the Department of Transportation and Highway’s (DoTH) “Invest in Cook” grant…

Business, Chicago, construction, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

New Secretary of State reaffirms rejection of inappropriate license plates

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Secretary of State reaffirms rejection of inappropriate license plates Secretary of State Giannoulias reveals rejected vanity plates in 2022 Small percentage prohibited for violating the state’s vehicle code There will be no PEEPEE, SUKIT or DUCKYOU for Illinois drivers. Those are just a few of the nearly 400 requests for vanity and personalized license…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report Report serves as a road map to modernize the office, transform operations, and upgrade services Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today released his Transition Team’s report that will serve as a blueprint for modernizing the office, transforming operations and expanding services to best serve…

Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers The worst challenge travelers face is the ineptitude of the Airline companies. They hide behind weather delays and overbooking to distract you from their core problems. Their check in system is horrible and their cell phone App, which is supposed to make it easy, doesn’t always work….

Blogger, Business, Chicago, Commentary, Government, Opinion, rayhanania, Transportation, Travel

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport Ray Hanania writes to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and describes the horror of having to travel through O’Hare Airport’s filthy, disgusting condition while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promotes her candidacy for re-election in nauseating ads that repetitively broadcast over O’Hare…

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Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department…

Cook County, Environment, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County Romeoville, Bolingbrook project improves safety, mobility, quality of life The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by officials and community leaders in Romeoville, Bolingbrook and Will County to celebrate the completion of the new-and-improved Weber Road interchange, part of a $96.7 million investment…

DuPage, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses Registration now open with presentations and resources from leading financial institutions on financial best practices, access to capital, and small business growth strategies The Illinois Tollway is hosting a Building the Road to Success: Financial Planning for Small Businesses event in Chicago this week to…

Business, Chicago, News, NewsWire, Transportation

16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

16 St. Ignatius Hockey team members injured, truck drive faces DUI charges Truck crash injures St. Ignatius Hockey team; Truck driver taken into custody with DUI Charges pending; Driver’s record and knowledge of company executives may become critical issue At least 16 members of the St. Ignatius Prep High School junior varsity hockey team were…

Crime, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

Crime, Flooding, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation