Marni Pyke
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The funding is there — what’s next: Five takeaways from Metra, Pace and CTA leadersOct 07, 2026 6:35 pm - From new grade separations to speeding Metra trains to more frequent Pace buses to deploying experts to help CTA riders in crisis — transit leaders talk about NITA deliverables.
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‘Everyday’ reality, ever-present danger: New law aims to familiarize kids on train risksOct 06, 2026 6:35 pm - Student handbooks across Illinois will offer advice for parents to share with kids about being safe around train crossings.
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Transportation wonks unite: Chicago welcomes 12,000 public transit pros to blockbuster expoOct 05, 2026 7:09 am - More than 12,000 public transit leaders along with industry representatives will surge into McCormick Place Sunday for a major convention and expo. “It’s a great opportunity to have thousands of people focused on public transportation descending on the area,” says APTA Chair and outgoing RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden.
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You asked — We answer questions on Pace bus detours, rogue trucks and endless Route 53 workOct 04, 2026 2:53 pm - Readers want to know: why is an Illinois tollway project delaying Pace buses? Can trucks hog the left lanes on highways? And more.
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‘Throwing dollars out the window’: Diesel spike hits truckers and farmers, with consumers in the crosshairsOct 02, 2026 1:44 pm - Truckers are asking Gov. JB Pritzker for a fuel sales tax reprieve amid unprecedented diesel costs.
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Miss the Chicago Auto Show? Organizers host test drive event in the suburbs with multiple brandsOct 01, 2026 6:15 pm - The Chicago Auto Show: Behind the Wheel comes to Oakbrook Terrace for three days and will feature EVs, hybrids and conventional gas-powered cars.
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‘First in the country’: Metra to showcase game-changing battery-operated passenger trainSep 28, 2026 5:14 pm - Metra will show off a battery-operated passenger trainset next week. The technology means zero emissions compared to diesel locomotives.
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With massive board exodus, new leaders step up at PaceSep 27, 2026 5:15 pm - Who’s in and out at Pace as the suburban bus agency transitions under Northern Illinois Transit Authority legislation that will also bring expanded service and additional revenues.
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Health experts: Time to roll up your sleeves as flu, COVID-19 and RSV season loomsSep 26, 2026 11:46 am - Here’s the latest on the outlook for flu, COVID-19 and RSV from doctors as well as a measles warning.
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Most Illinois children using adult seat belts too soon, AAA study findsSep 25, 2026 5:30 pm - IDOT is offering a number of child safety seat checks and free installation assistance this Saturday.