Marni Pyke
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Report: Complaints of racial, sexist comments at RTA 'credible'Dec 18, 2013 4:30 am - An independent attorney's report details a “toxic” environment at the Regional Transportation Authority where off-color comments and salty language by two top administra...
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Severance agreements cost RTA $276,000 over three yearsDec 16, 2013 4:30 am - The controversial separation agreement given to former Metra CEO Alex Clifford was among the top local stories of the year, sparking a critical audit by the Regional Tra...
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Metra to keep chugging toward crash-prevention program deadlineDec 13, 2013 4:01 pm - The funding is uncertain and some of the technology is untested, but it appears a federal deadline to install an automatic braking system is definite, Metra officials sa...
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What’s next for RTA with Costello out?Dec 10, 2013 10:48 am - A changing of the guard at the beleaguered Regional Transportation Authority raises new questions about who will be in charge after Executive Director Joe Costello retir...
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What Bears fans should do to avoid freezing at tonight's gameDec 09, 2013 8:00 am - Interceptions, bad calls, fumbles — if the Chicago Bears lose their game against the Dallas Cowboys tonight, you could blame the weather. Intense cold at its worst can c...
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Tollway explains why some ramps are I-Pass onlyDec 09, 2013 4:30 am - The opening of a full interchange on the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) and Route 47 last month sparked some pointed questions from John Fink of Huntley. Fink graded the act...
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Big delays for Metra riders at Union StationDec 05, 2013 4:41 pm - Metra urged commuters going home via Union Station to consider alternate routes with switching problems creating delays of up to an hour Thursday afternoon. Trains are u...
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Rt. 31/120 choke point gets some first aidDec 05, 2013 11:34 am - For anyone who’s fumed in traffic at the junction of Routes 31 and 120 in McHenry, relief is in sight. Gov. Pat Quinn’s office Thursday announced a $7.2 million contract...
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Durbin: When will Metra add auto-braking system for trains?Dec 05, 2013 10:00 am - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants Metra to clarify when it will install an automatic braking system aimed at preventing crashes. Known as Positive Train Control, the expensive...
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Save time or money on extended Route 53? You decideDec 02, 2013 4:30 am - Do I want to pay $3.45 instead of 95 cents to travel from Arlington Heights to Libertyville 12 minutes faster? How about $2.95 rather than 95 cents to shave seven minute...