Marni Pyke
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Can our roads weather the storm?Aug 19, 2012 11:00 pm - Record-breaking heat buckles a railway track July 4, causing a derailment, bridge collapse and the death of a Glenview couple. A freak blizzard Feb. 1, 2011, engulfs Lak...
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Route 53 extension inching along in Lake CountyAug 15, 2012 11:00 pm - At 45 mph, the proposed extension of Route 53 into Lake County would be friendly to wetlands, wildlife, businesses and almost everything but speeders, supporters say. Il...
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Metra Burlington Northern trains running, but schedule in fluxAug 15, 2012 1:00 pm - A construction crane that fell on the tracks of Metra's BNSF line halted serviced for almost the entire Wednesday afternoon, and caused continued delays through the nigh...
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Tollway asks for interchange feedbackAug 15, 2012 12:00 pm - A tollway interchange is considered golden for towns seeking to spur economic development or improve traffic, and that's why it's among the most frequent requests the to...
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RTA chief urges businesses to emphasize transitAug 13, 2012 5:24 pm - Although Congress just passed a two-year transportation funding bill, it’s time to start pressuring lawmakers to do a better job next time around, RTA Executive Director...
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Love high-speed rail? Hate it? Here's your chance to opineAug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Are five more daily trips and a shorter time to get from Chicago to St. Louis worth $3 billion? Is 110 mph really “high-speed” compared to the 200 mph bullet trains of A...
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Southwest baggage handler charged with laptop theftsAug 10, 2012 4:14 pm - In criticizing competitors who charge passengers for checking luggage, Southwest Airlines has touted being bag friendly in numerous commercials. But Cook County prosecut...
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CAIR blasts Walsh for ‘bigoted’ commentsAug 10, 2012 12:30 pm - Controversy over comments about “radical Islam” sprouting up in the suburbs is one political fire that’s showing no signs of being doused for Congressman Joe Walsh. The ...
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Solving your pressing transit mysteriesAug 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Clocks at O'Hare, tollway oasis peeves, eclectic Pace bus routes, Metra ticket glitches and local road tie-ups. All questions from readers that we hope to answer today. ...
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Lolla’s hot music equals slower trainsAug 03, 2012 3:26 pm - Metra trains will operate at a Grateful Dead rather than a Red Hot Chili Peppers tempo over the weekend. In other words, crowds of Lollapalooza fans boarding trains and ...