Marni Pyke
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Plenty of fuel for lawsuits in campus tragedyOct 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Why Declan Sullivan was allowed to film a football practice in dangerous winds, as well as the condition and maintenance of the tower he fell from, could be crucial ques...
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O'Hare cemetery case may land in Illinois Supreme CourtOct 27, 2010 11:00 pm - After years of emotionally wrenching litigation, the question of whether to move a cemetery at O'Hare International Airport appears headed for the Illinois Supreme Court...
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State treasurer candidates debate job creation roleOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Myriad candidates in Tuesday's election are talking job creation because of the flagging economy but the four people vying for Illinois treasurer differ on whether that...
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AG candidates weigh in on corruption bustingOct 25, 2010 11:00 pm - All four candidates running for Illinois attorney general promise to fight corruption while some are taking pot shots at the incumbent for her track record on that issue...
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'Lobbyists get payments and lobbyists pay legislators'Oct 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Public money paid to state and federal lobbyists hired by transit agencies doesn't necessarily stay in neutral for long. Instead, thousands of dollars from lobbying firm...
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Tollway job reductions and cell phone cretinsOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - They agree in theory about an independent inspector general and they agree to talking it over, but state Sen. Susan Garrett and Regional Transportation Authority directo...
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Transit agencies spend millions on lobbyistsOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - In a climate of austerity, transit agencies are shelling out millions for high-paid state and federal lobbyists. But whether riders are getting their money's worth is el...
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RTA tightens pension rules in wake of Pagano messOct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Regional Transportation Authority directors on Thursday tightened controls over the agency's pension plan to prevent any hanky-panky leading to super-sized payouts. The ...
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Metra execs got special treatment, report suggestsOct 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Rules that apply to underlings didn't affect a select group of executives at Metra who were bestowed with perks and privileges, a report states. Regional Transportation ...
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Tollway whistle-blower demoted, lawsuit statesOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Illinois tollway wrongfully disciplined an employee after she reported suspected ethics violations involving a high-ranking official....