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Local Government

O'Hare noise panel meets Tuesday on monitors, Fly Quiet

The O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission's Technical Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, with noise monitors and a Fly Quiet action plan on the agenda at Bensenville Village Hall.

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Local Government

Suburban group including Rosemont opposes O'Hare express train plan

The West Central Municipal Conference, a regional planning body that includes Rosemont, formally opposed the proposed $2.25 billion O'Hare Flyer express train, citing concerns about traffic, emergency response and wildlife along the at-grade CSX freight corridor through several western suburbs.

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Local Government

Park Ridge plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1

Park Ridge's single-use plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, at stores with at least 7,500 square feet. Shoppers will need to bring reusable bags or use recyclable paper.

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Local Government

SNAP recipients get half-price Pace, CTA fares starting Oct. 1

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board voted unanimously to extend its reduced-fare Access program to CTA and Pace starting Oct. 1, cutting fares roughly in half for SNAP recipients on routes that serve Park Ridge and Niles.

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