Marni Pyke
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Is Metra CEO on his way out?Apr 10, 2013 1:00 pm - Two years ago, Metra CEO Alex Clifford promised an era of change at the agency, which had been rocked by a financial scandal. But changes could be under way for Clifford...
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Ela, Palatine township voters approve electrical aggregationApr 10, 2013 12:21 am - The hope of cheaper electricity sparked support in two northwest communities Tuesday. Unofficial election results showed unincorporated Ela Township and Palatine Townshi...
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Incumbents, rookies embraced by votersApr 09, 2013 5:41 pm - New leaders will change the face of Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 following Tuesday’s election for four positions on the board. With all 13 precincts reporting, ne...
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Waukegan airport might pay to keep tower operating under sequesterApr 08, 2013 4:00 pm - The fear of close calls — or worse — caused by absent air traffic controllers at Waukegan Regional Airport might lead stakeholders to dig into their own pockets to ensur...
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CTA, Pace face learning curve on joint fare cardsApr 08, 2013 5:15 am - Ventra. Derived from the Latin word ventus or wind. It's also the new brand name for the CTA and Pace's new fare-card system. Unfortunately Ventra's introduction to Chic...
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More pay raises on track for Metra staff?Apr 05, 2013 3:58 pm - Several Metra directors said they disagree with the results of a compensation survey that recommended no raises for about 130 nonunion employees and have asked executive...
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Railroad expert from Lake County headed for Metra boardApr 05, 2013 3:47 pm - The Metra board’s latest shake-up involves the likely appointment of a railroad consultant and historian who was a top executive with Arthur Andersen & Co. The Lake Coun...
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Suburbs, O'Hare mark 50-year milestoneApr 01, 2013 4:45 am - It's been 50 years since John F. Kennedy formally dedicated O'Hare International Airport in March 1963. If you don't live near the behemoth, it's just that place you rus...
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Tollway watchdog digs up scams, employee misdeedsMar 28, 2013 11:23 am - Recent shenanigans by now ex-tollway workers or contract employees included a supervisor who bullied underlings when he was not sleeping on the job and a call center att...
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Waukegan wants to reverse tower closureMar 27, 2013 2:18 pm - Waukegan Regional Airport has bought some weeks before the FAA closes its air-traffic control tower and stakeholders plan to use the time to fight back. Waukegan’s is am...