Marni Pyke
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Why U.S. doesn't allow solo shifts in the cockpitMar 26, 2015 1:00 am - Leaving the cockpit in control of one individual as happened in the Germanwings air disaster is against U.S. Federal Aviation Administration rules, the agency said Thurs...
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Tollway sets higher speed limits, bucks state lawMar 26, 2015 1:00 am - Faster legal speeds on many Illinois toll roads got a thumb's up from the agency's board Thursday but will face scrutiny from state lawmakers in April. The changes invol...
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CTA train operator worked long hours before 2014 crash at O'Hare, documents showMar 26, 2015 1:00 am - Brittney Haywood was exhausted as the CTA Blue Line train she piloted sped toward the end of the route at the O'Hare stop one year ago. “I was operating normal up until ...
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Why gas prices are rising in the suburbsMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Just when you thought it was safe to plan a road trip to California, gas prices are spiking in the Chicago region, causing a nervous tic in drivers haunted by the days o...
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15 trucks hit new railroad bridge in BensenvilleMar 24, 2015 1:00 am - A new railroad bridge over Irving Park and York roads in Bensenville opened with a bang this week after at least 15 trucks hit the structure, a fiasco officials worried ...
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Pyke: Oberweis, tollway showdown emerging over 70 mphMar 23, 2015 5:30 am - New speed limits of 60 to 65 mph on toll roads proposed by agency officials have steamed state Sen. Jim Oberweis, sponsor of a 2014 law setting a 70 mph limit, and point...
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Testers needed to try paying for Metra, Pace with phone appMar 21, 2015 7:00 am - Metra, Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority are seeking guinea pigs to try out a new transit app that will debut in a few months. Already, agency employees are testing...
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Transit sky 'not falling,' but proposed Rauner budget cuts tough, RTA saysMar 19, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed budget cuts could do serious damage to Metra, Pace and the CTA and lead to higher fares and service cuts, Regional Transit Authority leaders...
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Tollway wants would-be Don Drapers to coin safety slogansMar 18, 2015 1:00 am - “Got bail?” “I'm not lovin' it ... when you text and drive.” “Just do it — buckle up.” The Illinois tollway is offering a chance for advertising executive wannabe's t...
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Drowsy drivers the next target of safety groupMar 16, 2015 1:00 am - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening a new front in the battle against dangerous driving - focusing on drowsy motorists, the agency's chief said...