Marni Pyke
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Norovirus suspected after travelers at O’Hare fall illMar 26, 2013 3:42 pm - The stomach ailment that grounded a group of Scandinavian tourists likely was not a Chicago souvenir, officials said Tuesday. Seven members of a tour group fell ill Mond...
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Readers fix traffic hazards, swap distracted driving talesMar 25, 2013 5:15 am - Ask and you shall be answered. At least when it comes to questions about congestion on Army Trail Road, faulty signals on Route 83 and a U-turn conundrum submitted by r...
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CMAP, RTA merger inches forward amid objectionsMar 23, 2013 8:00 am - Legislation to merge the agency that oversees public transit in the metropolitan area with the organization responsible for regional planning jumped one hurdle this week...
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Sequester triggers shutdown of Waukegan airport towerMar 22, 2013 11:03 am - The FAA will shut down the air-traffic control tower at Waukegan Regional Airport effective April 7 as part of cost reductions triggered by the so-called sequester. The ...
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I-90, Barrington Road interchange takes step forwardMar 20, 2013 5:40 pm - Timing is everything for communities hoping to take advantage of a massive widening project along the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) to build some long-desired interchanges ...
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Tollway expansion has fringe benefits for Elgin fenMar 20, 2013 4:24 pm - The rare swamp thistle, marsh marigold and skunk cabbage will get a piece of the action as the Illinois tollway moves forward on plans to widen the Jane Addams Tollway (...
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Forest Preserve District seeks to get residents back to natureMar 19, 2013 6:46 pm - Don’t expect baseball fields or ATV trails in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s new recreation master plan. Instead, the first recreation blueprint since 192...
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Metra hiring 31 new coach cleanersMar 18, 2013 12:16 pm - If your Metra train starts looking like it deserves a centerspread in Better Homes and Gardens, you might want to thank a 10-ride pass holder sitting nearby. The commute...
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Are knives on planes safe? Move stirs 9/11 memoriesMar 18, 2013 5:00 am - Who'd have thought 2.36 inches could stir up so much pain, anger and action? I'm talking about the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's recent decision to allow...
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Arlington Hts. library candidates discuss future directionMar 17, 2013 1:21 pm - The four candidates running for two open spots on the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Board gave voters a sampling of their views at a weekend forum previewing the Ap...