Marni Pyke
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I-355 overpass screens aimed at discouraging protesters vandalizedMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - Screens on an I-355 overpass that ignited a free speech vs. public safety debate were slashed recently, and it wasn't the first time, DuPage County officials said Thursd...
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Screens blocking I-355 protesters prompt free-speech debateMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - One of the true signs of spring is the budding of protesters on the Great Western Trail overpass on I-355 and traffic jams when drivers slow down to gape. But this year ...
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What security is available after CTA robberies?Apr 29, 2016 11:00 pm - What Metra, CTA are doing to keep train commuters safe
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No free tolls, but free trees from tollway this Arbor DayApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - You can hug your tree seedling during an Arbor Day giveaway Friday at the Illinois tollway headquarters in Downers Grove and oases. The agency is offering 15,000 free se...
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Misdemeanors might mean tickets over arrests on Metra in Cook CountyApr 27, 2016 1:00 am - To reduce time spent booking suspects and appearing in court, Metra is authorizing its police officers to write tickets instead of arresting people for some misdemeanors...
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NFL Draft Town means Chicago road closuresApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - As Chicago embraces its transformation into NFL Draft Town this week, here's the lowdown on road closures so those venturing into the city this week can avoid being blin...
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Kids can hop on Metra to mom or dad's job for free ThursdayApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - Metra is offering free rides to kids who tag along with their parents during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day this Thursday. Children must be accompanied by a far...
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A wider I-294? Solutions sought for central Tri-StateApr 21, 2016 1:00 am - Anyone who's crawled along the central Tri-State (I-294) near O'Hare Airport at 4 p.m. on a weekday knows the Illinois tollway's workhorse is flawed. But fixing the most...
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Tollway hugging trees, wants to plant 58,000Apr 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Illinois tollway plans to turf its ho-hum grassy landscapes with an influx of 58,000 trees. This year about 3,000 trees and 6,000 shrubs will be planted in an effort...
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Tech experts point to Ventra app vulnerabilityApr 20, 2016 1:00 am - A weak spot in Metra's Ventra app could result in lost revenues from free rides if not remedied, a Chicago high-tech security firm warns. How does Chi Networks know this...