Marni Pyke
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Pull over, 'Speed Racer': Futuristic models part of Chicago Auto ShowFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - For this week, let's forget about polar vortexes, road salt and train delays. Let's talk about horsepower, torque and flux capacitors. Let's talk about Corvettes, Mustan...
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Much-criticized exit deal with ex-CEO still costing MetraFeb 02, 2014 4:30 am - Even as Metra settled last week on a permanent executive director, the agency continues to shell out thousands to its former chief. Since late June, the commuter rail ag...
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Metra gives CEO job to its interim chiefJan 31, 2014 9:07 am - Metra officials Friday picked an experienced railroader to lead the agency at a pivotal moment in its history. Interim CEO Don Orseno, former chief of operations and a ...
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Metra CEO decision possible FridayJan 29, 2014 4:44 pm - After months of twists and turns, Metra could have a new executive director by the end of the week and a permanent board chairman in February. The board of directors is ...
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Metra riders fed up with service disruptionsJan 28, 2014 5:00 am - After a month of delays and cancellations, the suspension of the North Central Service Tuesday because of a Mundelein freight train derailment was the last straw for som...
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Metra weathering latest polar episodeJan 27, 2014 8:31 am - Just one challenge — extreme cold — instead of the one-two punch of blowing snow and subzero temperatures earlier this month made for comparatively smooth trips Monday o...
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What now for Metra police force?Jan 27, 2014 4:30 am - “Gaps and vulnerabilities.” An “antiquated and unclear mission.” “Crime going under-addressed.” “Extraordinarily low” arrests. The flaws in the Metra Police Department g...
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Report: Metra police were untrained in firearms, didn’t ride trainsJan 22, 2014 3:48 pm - After months of secrecy, Metra finally released a scathing report Wednesday about its police force that gives details about how officers rarely rode trains and were not ...
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O'Hare's No. 2 — but closing in on Atlanta's Hartsfield-JacksonJan 21, 2014 9:00 am - O'Hare International Airport is still a bridesmaid to its counterpart in Atlanta but narrowed the gap between the two in 2013 when it comes to the world's busiest airpor...
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Mice under the hood and other winter car issuesJan 20, 2014 4:15 am - Cheer up. I know we've got potholes everywhere, switch failures on Metra and more bad weather on the way, but the Chicago Auto Show is coming Feb. 8 and, after that, spr...