California to test requiring ignition interlock devices for drunken driversOctober 11th, 2009 California tests ignition devices for DUI driversSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will test requiring that drivers convicted of drunken driving install devices that block vehicles from starting if alcohol is detected on the drivers' breath.
Winfrey to tape show in downtown Chicago closing parts of Michigan Ave.; show open to publicSeptember 1st, 2009 Chicago's Michigan Ave. to close for Winfrey showCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey is bringing her show to the streets of downtown Chicago next week.
Police shoot, kill man who threatened elderly bystander with knife in Chicago theater districtAugust 28th, 2009 Police kill knife-wielding man in downtown ChicagoCHICAGO — Police have shot and killed a knife-wielding man who threatened an elderly bystander in Chicago's downtown theater district. Police say an officer also was hit by a shot fired by his own partner, but wasn't seriously injured.
United Airlines moving operations center from Chicago suburbs to Willis TowerAugust 6th, 2009 UAL moving operations center to downtown ChicagoCHICAGO — United Airlines said on Thursday it plans to move its operations center from suburban Chicago to the downtown building that until recently was known as the Sears Tower. The move will bring 2,800 jobs into the city from Elk Grove Township, near O'Hare Airport.
Din in Des Moines: Accidents in Iowa's biggest city exact change for its busesJuly 29th, 2009 Des Moines buses to honk more to curb accidentsDES MOINES, Iowa — Honk if you love pedestrians. In response to several instances in which pedestrians were struck by buses — including one on Monday — Des Moines this week began temporarily requiring bus drivers to honk every time they make a turn.
Obama raises millions for Democrats at 2 Chicago stopsJuly 24th, 2009 Obama raises millions for DemocratsCHICAGO — President Barack Obama raised millions of dollars Thursday for Democratic candidates in next year's elections, making a side trip to his hometown of Chicago after pushing for health care changes in Cleveland. The president made two fundraising stops to aid the Democratic National Committee.
Where can U-lock up? As old-style meters expire, cyclists seek new places to park in citiesJuly 16th, 2009 Push for pole-less meters has cyclists circlingPHILADELPHIA — Old-style parking meters, reviled over the decades by coin-starved drivers, are currently getting plenty of love from bicyclists worried about their possible demise. In cities nationwide, traditional meters are being replaced by the thousands with multi-space kiosks where drivers pay electronically.
Both sides agree to delay hearing on Star Tribune request to terminate union drivers' contractJune 5th, 2009 Hearing delayed on Star Tribune drivers' contractMINNEAPOLIS — A Teamsters official says the union and the Star Tribune have agreed to postpone a bankruptcy court hearing set for next week on the newspaper's request to cancel its contract with unionized drivers. Bob Moore, business agent for Teamsters Local 638, says the newspaper asked for more information about the drivers' pension.
Rookie driver's first race at Indianapolis will be on foot in annual mini-marathonApril 30th, 2009 Indy rookie enters mini-marathon raceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot. The 25-year-old Englishman is entered in the annual 500 Festival mini-marathon race Saturday, which starts in downtown Indianapolis and includes one lap around the 2.5-mile Speedway oval and then back downtown for the finish.
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson doesn't think drivers can avoid aggressive driving at TalladegaApril 28th, 2009 Johnson: Changes to Talladega can control racingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson believes the only way to control the racing at Talladega Superspeedway is through a radical transformation of the race track.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve bill to fine drivers who open car doors into bikersApril 28th, 2009 Pro-bike plan opens door for fines on Wis. driversMADISON, Wis.
"Big One" comes just 6 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedApril 26th, 2009 Talladega marred by early 14-car accidentTALLADEGA, Ala. — There has been a 14-car accident at Talladega Superspeedway involving many race favorites.
CISF to send 16 personnel to Indian mission in PakistanMarch 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will send 16 of its personnel, including support staff and drivers, to the Indian high commission in Pakistan, an official said Tuesday. 'There was a requirement of supporting staff and drivers and the requirement is being filled from the paramilitary forces.
'Stone man' bludgeons pavement dweller to death in GuwahatiFebruary 13th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Police in Assam are in a quandary with a mysterious 'stone man' claiming his sixth victim - a pavement dweller - in less than two months in the state's main city of Guwahati, officials said Saturday. Even as a thriller based on the unsolved serial killings of pavement dwellers in Mumbai in 1983 hit the screens Friday, the police recovered a badly battered body of a young beggar from outside a Hindu temple in Guwahati.
Fading vision forces senior drivers off the roadJanuary 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fading vision is forcing senior drivers off the roads, since they feel they can no longer navigate safely. Salisbury Eye Evaluation and Driving Study (SEEDS), conducted by researchers affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, looked at changes in vision, cognition and health status of more than 1,200 licensed drivers aged 67-87 in Salisbury, a community with limited public transportation.
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