Tiger Woods: stalled merger of South Shore, Jackson Park

Masters champ Tiger Woods on Wednesday beat the drum for his stalled plan to merge the Jackson Park and South Shore golf programs into one championship-caliber course, calling it “something that we need to make happen.” After competing at a pro-am event that’s a prelude to the BMW Championships at Medinah Country Club, Woods tried to pump new life into the stalled undertaking. “We’re excited about it. The project still continues. It’s still going forward. It’s exciting to bring something for the public right there in President Obama’s front yard, back yard. I don’t know how you want to look at it,” Woods informed reporters. “It’s an incredible piece of property. We’re trying

Metra UP-NW trains delayed by stalled semi in Arlington

Trains on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest line are operating delayed after a semi bought caught on the tracks Monday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights. The truck blocked all three tracks shortly earlier than 8:30 a.m. close to Arlington Heights Road, in line with a Metra spokeswoman. The semi was stalled throughout the tracks on the intersection of Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway, in line with Arlington Heights police. Trains have been quickly halted in each instructions, however the tracks have been cleared and motion resumed by about 8:45 a.m., in line with Metra. Trains are working about 25 to 40 minutes delayed. Riders are suggested to test Metra’s web site or take heed to platform