Marni Pyke
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‘Urgent, complex challenge’: Pedestrian deaths on train tracks are escalatingOct 27, 2024 9:00 pm - A disturbing rise in fatal crashes involving trains and pedestrians on railway tracks has opened up another front in the battle to save lives.
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Poll shows support for supersized Metra, CTA and Pace comboOct 23, 2024 7:33 pm - Transit advocates on Wednesday pushed for the consolidation of the Regional Transportation Authority, Metra, Pace and the CTA into one mega agency, citing a recent poll with strong support for the change.
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‘It’s difficult to return money’: State treasurer says checks for forgotten cash are bona fideOct 23, 2024 2:10 pm - If you’re among the thousands of people receiving a modest windfall from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office — believe it.
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Here’s where 3rd Congressional District hopefuls stand on abortionOct 22, 2024 9:34 am - Where 3rd Congressional District candidates Delia Ramirez and John Booras stand on abortion.
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How much of your county’s transit sales tax dollars are going to transportation? It ranges from 3% to 100%Oct 20, 2024 9:00 pm - While some counties use all of their RTA sales tax for transportation, others channel millions into public safety.
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Tollway tentative budget released: Tri-State, I-490 construction are prioritiesOct 18, 2024 5:39 pm - Here’s what the Illinois tollway’s planning in its 2025 budget.
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‘License renewal in Aisle 5’: Secretary of state debuts self-service machines at grocery storesOct 17, 2024 8:59 pm - Illinois drivers can now grab bananas, paper towels and get a new vehicle sticker at select grocery stores, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday.
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‘The most beautiful word in the dictionary’: Trump touts tariffs at Chicago forumOct 15, 2024 7:11 pm - Former President Donald Trump touted the controversial power of tariffs to a receptive Economic Club of Chicago audience at a downtown appearance Tuesday.
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The state of Union Station: Eye-catching art amid construction and a megaproject low on cashOct 14, 2024 7:34 am - What’s up with two big construction projects at Union Station plus wall-to-wall art displays?
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Metra budget forecast shows $221 million fiscal cliff coming in 2026Oct 11, 2024 8:51 pm - Metra has released a no-surprises $1.1 billion 2025 budget proposal that would increase operating expenses by 4% and keep fares stable.