Chicago Traffic

Illinois Senate Unanimously Passes Giannoulias E-Bike Bill

Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:59 pm Cardinal News

Illinois Senate Unanimously Passes Giannoulias E-Bike Bill Comprehensive micromobility safety plan targets dangerous high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other unregulated electric devices exceeding 28 mph Illinois Senators today approved a sweeping statewide safety initiative spearheaded by […]

Thomashenge sunset, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:55 p.m. about 10 minutes before sunset on the first full day of Spring 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Thomashenge in Arlington Heights at Sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026

Sat Mar 21, 2026 11:58 pm Cardinal News

The Vernal Equinox (Spring Equinox) is a time when the sunrise and sunset aligns precisely with east-west streets. The effect provides a visual of the sun rising or setting at the east end and west […]

Waze Map Palatine Road and Route 53 interchange for Spring and Summer 2026 (SOURCE: Waze)

All Curved “Cloverleaf” Ramps at Route 53/Palatine Rd Closing Today March 6, 2026 Until August 1, 2026 for IL-53 Construction

Fri Mar 6, 2026 05:20 pm Cardinal News

During late Winter, Spring, and Summer of 2026, motorists will likely experience serious delays at the interchange at Route 53 and Palatine Road near Arlington Heights and Palatine. Live Waze Map Live Google Map with […]

Water testing equipment and supplies at the southwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and Hawthorne Street with Arlington Heights Public Works crew (CARDINAL NEWS)

Residents Uncertain About Water Supply After Information Fiasco on Traffic Near Euclid Ave Water Main Construction Project

Tue Nov 4, 2025 04:21 pm Cardinal News

A water main replacement project on Euclid Avenue, plagued by inadequate information updates from the Village of Arlington Heights on traffic detours, road closures and timelines, continues to be plagued by lack of updates on […]

Road Closed sign on westbound Euclid Avenue east of Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights on Monday, September 1, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Information Fiasco Continues for Euclid Ave Water Main Construction Project in Arlington Heights

Fri Oct 31, 2025 09:21 am Cardinal News

A water main replacement project on Euclid Avenue, plagued by inadequate information updates by the Village of Arlington with incorrect information and inadequate on-site detour signs, will involve a complete closure in both directions on […]

A ONE WAY sign for motorists on northbound Arlington Heights Road, which is the only sign for northbound motorists, doesn't emphasize no left turn is permitted to westbound Euclid Avenue west of Euclid Avenue (CARDINAL NEWS)

Euclid Ave Water Main Construction Detour Signs at Arlington Heights Rd Inadequate

Tue Sep 2, 2025 10:59 pm Cardinal News

A planned detour for westbound Euclid Avenue from Dryden Avenue that was scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025 was delayed, and didn’t begin until Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Instructions from the village website only […]

Westbound Euclid Avenue closed, eastbound Euclid Avenue open, but temporarily stopped at 8:03 a.m. Monday, August 11, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Westbound Euclid Ave Closed Between Dryden Ave and Arlington Heights Rd for Road Construction

Mon Aug 11, 2025 10:05 am Cardinal News

Beginning Monday, August 11, 2025 there exists a planned detour on westbound Euclid Avenue, from Dryden Avenue to Arlington Heights Road, for approximately four weeks, due to construction related to a Water Main Improvement Project […]

Rand Road and Old McHenry Road, unincorporated Wauconda, Ela Township after storm, downed power line, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (Google Maps ©2023).

Route 12 Closed Due to a Power Line Across the Road Near Old McHenry Road Unincorporated Wauconda

Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:23 am Cardinal News

Northbound and southbound Route 12 are closed north of Old McHenry Road, unincorporated Wauconda (Ela Township), due to a power line down across the roadway. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, motorists are advised […]

Motorcycle crash investigation at an actual motorcycle crash scene in Buffalo Grove

SUV vs Motorcycle on the Speed-Change Lane on Route 53 Over Palatine Road — Crash Course

Wed Mar 29, 2023 08:44 pm Cardinal News

Each year in Illinois more than 150 people die in motorcycle crashes. There are fewer motorcycles registered in Illinois than there are passenger vehicles and they’re on the roads far less than cars. However, deaths […]

Ice Issues Cause Stuck Tracks at Route 14 and the Canadian National Railroad Tracks, Barrington

Wed Feb 22, 2023 09:49 pm Cardinal News

Barrington police temporarily shut down Northwest Highway at the Canadian National railroad tracks because ice caused the railroad tracks to malfunction Wednesday night February 22, 2023. Railroad workers were scheduled to repair the issue about […]

According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 70% of the nation's roads are in regions that average more than five inches of snow a year, and that's a problem because a lot of people have forgotten how to drive in snowy conditions.

Be Prepared, Many Illinois Residents Have Forgotten How to Drive in Winter Weather

Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:04 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square With a threat of winter weather this week in Illinois, insurance officials are reminding Illinoisans about winter driving conditions and to be prepared. According to the Federal Highway […]

MORNING PREVIEW: Weather, Traffic Monday, December 27, 2021 Dense Fog Advisory

Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:15 am Cardinal News

NWS FORECAST: KORD | KPWK | Forecast Graph O’Hare 🗞 🥞 ☕ O’HARE FORECAST … Today: Widespread dense fog, mainly before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, […]

MORNING PREVIEW: Weather, Traffic Sunday, December 26, 2021 — Brief Appearance of Snow, Sleet Possible 8p to 11p, Thunder After Midnight

Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:55 am Cardinal News

NWS FORECAST: KORD | KPWK | Forecast Graph O’Hare 🗞 🥞 ☕ O’HARE FORECAST … Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as […]

MORNING PREVIEW: Weather, Traffic Friday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021

Fri Dec 24, 2021 07:11 am Cardinal News

NWS FORECAST: KORD | KPWK | Forecast Graph O’Hare 🗞 🥞 ☕ O’HARE FORECAST … Today: Occasional drizzle after 8am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph, […]

MORNING PREVIEW: Weather, Traffic Monday, December 20, 2021

Mon Dec 20, 2021 08:45 am Cardinal News

NWS FORECAST: KORD | KPWK | Forecast Graph O’Hare 🗞 🥞 ☕ O’HARE FORECAST … Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 […]

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