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Trucks Out, Town In | Chicago News
Porter’s town council just slammed the brakes on big rigs using Lincoln Street—trucks can only roll through if they’re actually dropping cargo downtown. The move? To protect crumbling roads from constant heavy traffic. L.A. Bell Motor Lines, a 56-year-old trucking giant, is taking a hit—potentially losing $105K to $165K annually in fuel costs as they scramble for new routes. Council insists it’s not personal—it’s about infrastructure, not targeting Bell. They’ve pushed the law’s start date to January 2027, giving time for signage and route planning. Meanwhile, Franklin Street’s also under…
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