Marni Pyke
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The new normal at O'Hare means lowered expectationsSep 30, 2014 1:00 am - Compared to Friday's frenzy at O'Hare International Airport, passengers were upbeat but on guard Tuesday as the Federal Aviation Administration worked “around the clock”...
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FAA chief promises better fallback plan, improved security after fireSep 29, 2014 1:00 am - Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta's promise to come up with a better Plan B likely won't get him off the hot seat as fallout continued from sabotage at an Au...
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Durbin calls for inquiry into fire at Aurora air-traffic centerSep 28, 2014 1:00 am - As federal officials declared it will be at least two more weeks until the Chicago Center air-traffic facility in Aurora is back at full capacity, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin ...
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Why Aurora air traffic control center is essentialSep 27, 2014 1:01 am - If it weren't for the guard post and security fence, most people wouldn't give 619 W. New Indian Trail Road in Aurora a second glance. But the nondescript building belie...
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Will new rules make all trains carrying hazardous materials safe?Sep 26, 2014 5:00 am - More than one-third of Illinois' serious hazardous materials leaks from freight trains occur in the suburbs, which is one reason local safety advocates worry that new ru...
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Sabotage raises questions about Chicago FAA vulnerabilitySep 26, 2014 1:01 am - From a bizarre act of sabotage to a malfunctioning fan, Chicago area air traffic control centers that aim to ensure flights across the nation and the world are on time h...
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Tollway workers will have to start paying tolls in 2015Sep 25, 2014 1:01 am - The Illinois tollway will eliminate a free ride for workers in 2015. Currently, a majority of employees get a break on paying tolls to and from work using "nonrevenue" t...
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O'Hare terminal partly evacuated for investigation of suspicious bagSep 24, 2014 1:01 am - Terminal 1 at O'Hare International Airport was partly evacuated Wednesday morning after a suspicious bag was reported. At about 9:30 a.m. Chicago police evacuated a sect...
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Secret Metra report reveals internal views of patronage allegationsSep 23, 2014 5:30 am - Ex-CEO's words on Madigan inquiry about raise at issue
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Are other fare options on Metra's horizons?Sep 19, 2014 1:01 am - Regular Metra riders could be offered the chance to buy a yearly pass if studies show customers want that option and the agency would benefit. It's an optimal time to ex...