Marni Pyke
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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...
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Duckworth, Harris among leaders of Pritzker's new veterans councilNov 12, 2018 12:00 am - Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker is leaning on experienced veterans to advise on helping returning vets make a successful transition to civilian life. Pritzker Monday named lead...
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In charge now: What will Democratic House reps from the suburbs do?vNov 10, 2018 12:00 am - After eight years in the minority, local Democratic congressional representatives are ready to take an active role in issues such as Russian tampering in the 2016 electi...
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Metra back to normal after morning mini-meltdownNov 08, 2018 12:00 am - Metra trains were back to normal for the Thursday afternoon rush after a significant hiccup in the morning. For a short period, trains could not enter or exit Union Stat...
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Who's the boss? Pritzker beat Rauner but now faces the future with MadiganNov 08, 2018 12:00 am - His voice raspy from days of campaigning, Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker pumped hands, posed with CTA riders for selfies and outlined a whirlwind agenda. "Here are the priorit...