Illinois Amtrak train hits 111 mph in test run
In a modest milestone for President Barack Obama’s high-speed rail vision, test runs started zooming along a small section of the Amtrak line between Chicago and St. Louis at 111 mph Friday.
View ArticleIllinois fire marshal withdraws sprinkler proposal
The Illinois fire marshal said Friday he’s shelving a plan that would have required sprinklers to be added to older high-rise apartment buildings as well as all new-home construction.
View ArticleBridge over Rock River opens in Rockford
The 497-foot Morgan Street Bridge christened Tuesday has a 370-foot tiered-arch main span.
View ArticleIllinois governor signs foreclosure protection law
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation to prevent lenders from selling a home if the homeowner is applying for federal mortgage assistance.
View ArticleIllinois Amtrak train hits 111 mph in test run
In a modest milestone for President Barack Obama’s high-speed rail vision, test runs started zooming along a small section of the Amtrak line between Chicago and St. Louis at 111 mph Friday.
View ArticleIllinois fire marshal withdraws sprinkler proposal
The Illinois fire marshal said Friday he’s shelving a plan that would have required sprinklers to be added to older high-rise apartment buildings as well as all new-home construction.
View ArticleBridge over Rock River opens in Rockford
The 497-foot Morgan Street Bridge christened Tuesday has a 370-foot tiered-arch main span.
View ArticleIllinois governor signs foreclosure protection law
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation to prevent lenders from selling a home if the homeowner is applying for federal mortgage assistance.
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