Marni Pyke
-
Experts fear consequences of legalized marijuana in drivers hereNov 07, 2017 12:00 am - Legalizing marijuana use in Illinois won't only lead to more vehicle crashes, but it will hamstring police and prosecutors by making arrests problematic, transportation ...
-
Who will be winners, losers in next O'Hare runway rotation?Nov 06, 2017 12:00 am - Drawing up an overnight runway rotation plan at O'Hare International Airport is a thankless task at best, but it's proving to be an even knottier problem this time aroun...
-
Special report: As crashes rise, suburbs push to build in safety for walkers, cyclistsNov 05, 2017 12:00 am - Editor's note: This is the second of a continuing series on the rise of bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities in the suburbs. Three miles from home, cyclist Patty Bru...
-
A Naperville 22-year-old's dash outside with her beloved dog ends in tragedyNov 05, 2017 12:00 am - Tim Driscoll tries to resist the desolation that comes thinking about daughter Emily's "sad and wasteful" death. The vivacious redhead was one semester away from obtaini...
-
Special report: Bicyclist, pedestrian fatalities on the rise in suburbsNov 03, 2017 11:00 am - Editor's note: This is the first of a continuing series on the rise of bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities in the suburbs. Are you taking your life in your hands by...
-
New overnight noise plan at O'Hare is dividing suburbsNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - Leaders of an O'Hare noise commission on Friday laid out an ambitious schedule to discuss and possibly approve an overnight runway rotation plan to replace a 12-week one...
-
In Illinois, cyclists have same rights as driversNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - How good is your knowledge of laws protecting pedestrians and cyclists? Here's a recap of some new and old rules you might not know. • Drivers must stop for pedestrians ...
-
O'Hare neighbors complain of stink from soundproofing windowsNov 03, 2017 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct that (773) 894-3636 is the phone number to call if you have questions about windows with a bad odor used in sou...
-
New section of Route 390 opens, is called 'just the beginning'Nov 01, 2017 1:00 am - A new segment of Route 390 opened Wednesday, bringing better transportation connections, higher tolls and questions about what happens when the road eventually breaks in...
-
GOP dilemma after abortion bill surprise: Join Rauner or reject him?Oct 27, 2017 5:30 am - A traditional Republican stronghold where committeemen still walk precincts to get out the vote, Addison Township delivered a solid margin for Gov. Bruce Rauner three ye...