Marni Pyke
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Wheeling cyclist walks away from crash with carAug 03, 2013 10:21 am - A cyclist was able to walk away from a collision with a car Saturday morning in Wheeling, a welcome shift after a summer of fatal bike-vehicle crashes in the suburbs. A ...
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Ex-Arlington Heights mayor in running for Metra chair?Aug 03, 2013 8:00 am - Wanted: a Metra chairman to deal with an enraged public, scant funding, bad publicity, a demoralized staff and skeletons waiting to jump out of the closet. Oh — and lawm...
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Huggins latest to leave Metra boardAug 02, 2013 4:01 pm - Another top leader on Metra’s embattled board of directors has resigned in the wake of allegations of misconduct and criticism of mismanagement at the agency. Director L...
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Metra claims report clears its name but keeps it secretAug 02, 2013 5:15 am - Former Metra Chairman Brad O'Halloran repeatedly testified an “investigation” by a former federal prosecutor found “nothing” regarding allegations he and another officia...
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O'Halloran resigns; now who will take charge of Metra?Aug 01, 2013 5:15 pm - After weeks of a worsening scandal, Metra Board Chairman Brad O'Halloran has resigned, blaming his downfall largely on former CEO Alex Clifford and on “a media and polit...
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Enough votes to oust Metra chairman?Aug 01, 2013 5:15 am - A turbulent situation at Metra could get even choppier with the possibility of a stalemate on Chairman Brad O'Halloran's future. With two directors leaving, the votes ne...
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RTA board member steps down under cloudJul 31, 2013 2:21 pm - A Regional Transportation Authority director mired in legal trouble over a $91,000 state grant resigned Wednesday. The Rev. Tyrone Crider, senior pastor at Mount Calvary...
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Metra director says it’s time to vote on chairmanJul 30, 2013 10:21 am - One Metra director will put the chairmanship of Metra to a vote at the agency’s next meeting in August following revelations agency Chairman and Orland Park Trustee Brad...
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Should Metra's chair go? Appointing officials weigh inJul 29, 2013 5:30 am - One good thing about Metra's implosion: Voters will be able to tell board directors loud and clear what they think of the costly separation agreement for ex-CEO Alex Cli...
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Funding, 'traumatized' kids challenge child-welfare systemJul 29, 2013 5:15 am - Last of a two-part series Kids in the child-welfare system are in a tough situation already, so it's doubly unfortunate some are at risk of running afoul of the law. Bu...