Marni Pyke
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Out on a limb with storm-damaged trees? Here are some tipsNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to see it, it's a philosophical conundrum. But if an ice-caked tree limb falls on your fence, it's time to call your i...
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New crews arriving to restore power, but it's not enough, Arlington Heights leaders sayNov 27, 2018 12:00 am - But response too little too late, Arlington Hts. leaders say
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Will auto-sharing stay clear of new state taxes? This week could decide itNov 26, 2018 4:30 am - It's a do-or-die week for auto-sharing platforms allowing people to rent out their personal vehicles. The peer-to-peer car rental apps are a growing trend. They're not ...
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Tollway spent thousands for staff to attend banquets, luncheons where execs speakNov 24, 2018 12:00 am - Thousands spent on banquets, luncheons, except in one case where ED paid
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O'Hare manic but manageable as families reunite for ThanksgivingNov 21, 2018 12:00 am - It took several minutes Wednesday for Mary Collins and daughter Madelyn to hug away four months of separations. Oblivious to other travelers, the two reconnected amid th...
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Thanksgiving tips for taking planes, trains and automobilesNov 20, 2018 4:30 am - The only thing you want to worry about Thursday is how many notches to loosen your belt at dinner. But fate, weather and bad choices can throw some curves at Thanksgivin...
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Theater review: There's a lot to like about 'The Grinch' at the Chicago TheatreNov 19, 2018 2:30 pm - “Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” - ★ ★ ★ ½ If your heart is two sizes too small, a trip to “Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musica...
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Don't take gravy in your carry-on and other Thanksgiving travel tipsNov 19, 2018 4:33 am - Yes to frozen turkey in your carry-on. No to sending texts while driving to Grandma's house at 60 mph. And yes to checking the fine print on your car rental. Happy Thank...
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Tollway suggests changes to fix cronyism concernsNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - Illinois tollway directors will vote this month on 19 recommendations intended to tighten controls over hiring and purchasing policies at the agency following concerns a...
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O'Hare's new cellphone lot, old plates and privacy worries: Your transit questionsNov 12, 2018 4:30 am - Why is the Regional Transportation Authority asking personal questions on its forms to renew fare cards? Reader John Gleason wondered, and we have answers in this colum...