Airport Codes, Identifiers, and Abbreviations
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Airport Codes, Identifiers, and Abbreviations

Everyone knows popular airport codes like LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) and Chicago’s ORD (O’Hare International Airport). South Bend International Airport even has an easy-to-remember airport code: SBN. If you’ve ever wondered about other airport codes, we have the list for you. It’s broken down by airport, city, state, and IATA airport code. Airport City…

South Shore Line to bus passengers between South Bend and Michigan City
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South Shore Line to bus passengers between South Bend and Michigan City

If you plan on taking the South Shore Line this month, you’ll want to know about a few service changes including several cancellations. The commuter rail service between South Bend International Airport and downtown Chicago is undergoing maintenance. Specifically, this affects service between South Bend and Michigan City. “Passengers will be bused between Carroll Ave….

South Shore Line operating on a regular schedule for Good Friday and Easter
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South Shore Line operating on a regular schedule for Good Friday and Easter

If you rely on the South Shore for travel between South Bend and Chicago, you’ll want to know that the regular schedule is in effect for Good Friday and Easter. “The South Shore Line will operate a regular weekday train schedule on Good Friday, April 2, 2021,” the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says. “All ticket…

Illinois closing bars, dine-in restaurants after 29 new coronavirus cases reported
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Illinois closing bars, dine-in restaurants after 29 new coronavirus cases reported

UPDATE: In addition to Illinois, Ohio’s governor announced that the state is closing its bars and restaurants to dine-in customers. That policy goes into effect in Ohio starting at 9 PM on Sunday. During a briefing on COVID-19, Governor JB Pritzker announced that bars and restaurants will close to dine-in patrons in Illinois. At this…

Chicago delays St. Patrick’s Day Parade, river dyeing over coronavirus concerns
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Chicago delays St. Patrick’s Day Parade, river dyeing over coronavirus concerns

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be delayed to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The decision was made following guidance from public health experts, including the CDC. The St. Patrick’s Day parades and associated activities “present very unique circumstances for Chicago,” the mayor…

Illinois just voted to legalize recreational marijuana

Illinois just voted to legalize recreational marijuana

Illinois will soon be the 11th state in the United States where recreational marijuana is legal. The Illinois House of Representatives – which has a Democratic supermajority – voted 66-47 in favor of legalization on Friday. The Illinois state Senate voted 38-17 to approve the legislation on Wednesday. “It is time to hit the reset…

Report: Chicago to be Site of Obama Presidential Library
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Report: Chicago to be Site of Obama Presidential Library

Chicago helped build the political career of President Barack Obama. Now, the Windy City will be home to his presidential library, according to reports in the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. “Mr. Obama’s library will be in his adopted home, Chicago’s South Side, according to two people who were briefed about the decision. Both…

NICTD Seeks Public Comment for Proposed South Shore Fare Increase
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NICTD Seeks Public Comment for Proposed South Shore Fare Increase

A public meeting is set for a proposed fare increase on the South Shore. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will host five separate meetings, two of which will be in the South Bend metro area. The proposed fare increase will affect pre-purchase fares with the increase ranging from 10 to 15 percent. Tickets…