A year after CP/KC merger approved, mayors see train uptick and brace for more
One year into a hotly contested railroad merger, suburban leaders report lengthy and more frequent freight trains, and they’re preparing for a future deluge. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board approved Canadian Pacific’s $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern on March 15, 2023, creating the first rail system stretching from Canada to Mexico. “I don’t […]
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Group rallies in Naperville urging city leaders to support Gaza cease-fire resolution | #citycouncil
More than 100 people gathered Saturday in Naperville for a rally to demand the Naperville city council pass a cease-fire resolution at its next meeting. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com A group of more than 100 people marched Saturday in downtown Naperville to keep pressure on the city council to adopt a resolution calling for a cease-fire […]
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USDA declares drought disaster for Arkansas, Missouri counties
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) With the hotter temperatures impacting many farmers in the country, government officials are acting. According to a news release, the United States Department of Agriculture declared a disaster due to drought in the state of Arkansas, with 12 counties being affected. Four counties in Missouri were also affected. The disaster declaration […]
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