Contractors connected to mayors, alderman, and other city officials have received billions in contracts for work at O’Hare airport. But while many of these projects have come in way over budget or have gone on forever, few have actually translated into a better experience for the average traveler. The Better Government Association’s investigative reporter Alejandra Cancina talks about her new report.

Plus transportation contributor Mary Wisniewski details a new Illinois plan to slow distracted driving, and updates us on how to get around now that summer construction is in full swing.