By Dave Dahl – October 27, 2015 A state lawmaker wants to keep the trains on the tracks – and it may take an act of Congress to do it. Dave Dahl reports. The modern train safety system known as “positive train control” is supposed to be in place this…
Restrictive language in 1945 removed By Lisa Parker | Tuesday, July 28, 2009 | A strict Illinois statute on the books for more than 64 years has changed, thanks in no small part to the efforts of a Hazel Crest woman. From a minor run-in with a bus to a…
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Rep. Al Riley (D-Olympia Fields) has filed legislation, House Bill 2424, that would prevent the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) from denying injury claims because of small errors on required forms for accident victims. House Bill 2424 will be presented before the House Judiciary I – Civil…