Marni Pyke
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‘Stand up for our hometowns’: Suburban mayors slam transit proposalJun 29, 2025 9:00 pm - A coalition of 25 suburban mayors is beseeching lawmakers to think twice before approving a transit rescue plan they say is seriously flawed.
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No exit on I-290 ramp to Lake Street this weekend near ElmhurstJun 27, 2025 2:48 pm - The ramp closure is part of major upgrades to dysfunctional infrastructure on North Avenue, County Line Road and Lake Street.
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It’s Pritzker 3.0: Governor launches reelection campaign amid White House speculationJun 26, 2025 8:57 am - Gov. JB Pritzker embarked on his third gubernatorial campaign Thursday, with the prospect of a presidential run looming in the background.
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Gov. JB Pritzker is aiming for his third term amid a presidential buzzJun 24, 2025 1:25 pm - What’s in Pritzker’s future? Big reveal is expected this week at separate events.
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It’s so hot you could fry an egg on the buckling pavement — asphalt eruptions dot suburbsJun 24, 2025 1:01 pm - IDOT is warns drivers of cracks in the pavement. As high temperatures persist, here’s who you can contact about problems.
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Durbin, Duckworth warn Iran bombings could drag U.S. into Middle East quagmireJun 23, 2025 8:29 pm - Democratic U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin panned strikes against nuclear sites in Iran ordered by President Donald Trump on Saturday in separate statements.
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Metra, Pace and CTA now have a day pass to ride all three systemsJun 23, 2025 2:54 pm - The Regional Day Pass will be sold on Ventra and offered through a six-month pilot program that could be extended, depending on funding.
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Tapping ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your phone could prevent crashes. Why don’t we use it?Jun 22, 2025 1:59 pm - Many don’t know about “Do Not Disturb” technology or how to turn it on. For others, it’s the dreaded FOMO on texts.
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‘It was horrific’: Elgin immigrants advocates say ramped-up deportation push brings fear, uneaseJun 21, 2025 5:30 pm - The federal government’s expanded mass deportation operations in the Chicago area and other large cities are taking a toll on the immigrant community in Elgin, advocates said.
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Two budgets for Metra? One business as usual, the other a doomsday scenarioJun 18, 2025 7:00 pm - It’s “the most complex budget process we’ve ever had to do,” with sweeping cuts possible for Metra, Pace and the CTA.