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Illinois Department of Transportation

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State funds to be used to study possible improvements to North Avenue

By Sen. Don Harmon | January 7, 2015

A $225,000 planning grant will focus on the stretch of road between Central and Oak Park avenues.

News

Two Austin intersections rank on most-dangerous list

By Cara Ball | November 13, 2014

The Active Transportation Alliance wants to find out what West Siders think should be done to make the corners of Madison and Cicero and Chicago and Cicero safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Community

Drive safe this holiday weekend

By AustinTalks | July 4, 2014

Law-enforcement agencies will be doing roadside checks throughout the weekend.

Community

Free seminars start this week

By AustinTalks | April 16, 2014

Learn how to stay safe on the road April 19 and 26, and May 3 at the offices of Because I Care Inc., 5811 W. Chicago Ave.

News

Campaign highlights dangers of driving drunk

By Tatiana Walk-Morris | July 9, 2013

The consequences can be severe, warn the Prevention Partnership and the Chicago Police Department.

Community

Local group receives grant

By AustinTalks | May 20, 2013

A West Side prevention organization was recognized by the Illinois Department of Transportation for its work on traffic safety.

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