Marni Pyke
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No O'Hare airport noise resolution in sight for suburbsJun 30, 2014 5:30 am - After complaints from residents that new jet noise had turned their quiet streets into a “Top Gun” set, irked congressmen asked the FAA this month to throw out the O'Har...
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Tollway awards contract to firm despite past issuesJun 26, 2014 1:01 am - Illinois tollway leaders approved a $64 million contract Thursday with a construction firm that previously drew the ire of federal prosecutors who accused the company of...
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Black bear spotted near Jane Addams TollwayJun 26, 2014 1:01 am - Perhaps it was the 75-cent Elgin Plaza toll. Or fears of road work on the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90). But whatever the reason, a young black bear was sighted high-tailin...
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RTA board elects Kirk Dillard to lead agencyJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - Wednesday was likely Kirk Dillard's easiest day as RTA chief. The longtime senator from DuPage County was elected by Regional Transportation Authority board directors as...
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Dillard expected to be next RTA chairmanJun 24, 2014 1:00 am - After a tempestuous four years with outgoing Chairman John S. Gates, the RTA is expected to chose a leader Wednesday with a reputation for getting along with both Democr...
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Has Metra missed the universal fare card train?Jun 23, 2014 5:30 am - July 1 marks the dawn of the universal fare card in Illinois. On that date, Pace and the CTA officially switch over to Ventra, the new joint fare system. But wait, you s...
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Geneva's Swedish Days offers lots of fun, historyJun 21, 2014 1:01 am - Visitors to Geneva's Swedish days Saturday had their pick of past, present and future with tours of the historical Viking Ship, fast action during 3-on-3 basketball tour...
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Lake County giant Robert 'Bob' Depke diesJun 21, 2014 1:01 am - Robert "Bob" Depke was a larger-than-life personality who was a force in Warren Township and Lake County politics for decades. But when it came to family, "he was a mars...
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Pipers, knobbly knees highlight Scottish festivalJun 21, 2014 1:01 am - Somehow Philip Davies found himself talked into appearing in front of a large crowd displaying his knees at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Itasca Saturday. ...
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BNSF pledges better communication in light of train delaysJun 20, 2014 1:01 am - BNSF Railroad officials fell on their swords for unanticipated slowdowns on the Metra line caused by repairs this month and pledged Friday to do better. The railroad has...