Marni Pyke
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1,100 miles of trails in the suburbs, but 200 miles of gaps: Project aims to fix thatAug 27, 2018 5:37 am - There are 1,100 miles of trails in the suburbs and Chicago for cyclists to speed on and hikers to meander through. It's a blissful scenario - until you hit one of the 20...
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Metra expected to be back to normal Tuesday after Monday meltdownAug 27, 2018 1:00 am - Metra BNSF commuters had an abysmal ride home Monday afternoon after signal problems delayed rush-hour trains and caused overcrowding at Union Station, which one rider d...
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O'Hare Oasis pavilion to close for good Sept. 5Aug 24, 2018 1:00 am - Tri-State Tollway drivers have less than two weeks to savor the delights of the glass-framed O'Hare oasis pavilion before it closes for good. The Illinois tollway annou...
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Tollway self-examination of potential patronage finds no major flawsAug 23, 2018 1:00 am - The Illinois tollway could tweak its conflict of interest guidelines but is on the right side of the law, a legal expert said during a special meeting called after conce...
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Tollway giving drivers more time to pay missed tollsAug 23, 2018 1:00 am - If you're zipping along the Tri-State but left your cash at home or don't have an I-PASS account, there's now more time to pay for the missed tolls online. Illinois toll...
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Pritzker, Rauner storm the suburbs in battle for swing votersAug 15, 2018 5:13 am - It's July 29 and Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker is posing for photos at the Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Day parade. Come July 31, Republican Gov. Bruce...
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Drunks on your train? Here's what Metra can do about itAug 12, 2018 1:00 am - Whether it's tipsy teens headed to Lollapalooza or surly drunks on St. Patrick's Day, many Metra passengers will find themselves riding in unofficial bar cars from time ...
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Railway gridlock fix should equal better service for Metra ridersAug 06, 2018 5:30 am - How will railroad bridges and new tracks in Chicago get Naperville and Lisle riders on Metra's BNSF Line to work and home faster? By removing 9,600 passengers and 30 tra...
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Duckworth fears migrant kids at shelter are hungry and scaredAug 06, 2018 1:00 am - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth raised concerns about an organization that cares for migrant children separated from their parents Monday, saying she worried they were hungry ...
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Rock on with Metra to Lollapalooza, but not in rush hourAug 02, 2018 1:00 am - Metra regulars heading to the daily grind and exuberant Lollapalooza fans don't mix well - and there's no reason they should have to, officials said as the region heads ...