Marni Pyke
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Attorney general hopefuls speak outOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Attorney General Lisa Madigan promised that going after child predators would continue to be a top priority if re-elected, while her GOP opponent suggests electronic mon...
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Tollway watchdog named inspector generalOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - With a full load of investigations, including many that end up requiring disciplinary action, Illinois tollway watchdog Jim Wagner said it's time to expand his unit. Now...
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Quiet cars, budget constraints and a female pioneerOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - I don't object to incessant cell phone chatter on Metra as long as it's interesting. Yes, that's the rub. So often those loud conversations from fellow passengers are s...
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Back to drawing board for Metra UP North LineOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Metra is not only delaying its controversial plan to rebuild 22 bridges on the Union Pacific North Line, it's going back to the drawing board. Officials confirmed Friday...
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Red-light camera fight distinguishes AG candidatesOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Red-light cameras are a topic that divide lawmakers, drivers and police, so not surprisingly the candidates for the state's top attorney disagree on the issue. Incumbent...
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Comptroller candidates spar over roadworker donationOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois comptroller candidates are seeing red over a $5,000 donation from a construction company banned from government contracts. Democrat State Rep. David Miller call...
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How to make suburbs better in 30 yearsOct 11, 2010 11:00 pm - We're congested, sprawling and maxing out on our natural resources. And by 2040, 2.4 million more residents will live in the region. It's time to reverse the negative tr...
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Just a 3.5 hour public transit commute to workOct 08, 2010 11:00 pm - I don't just want to write about Car-Free Day. I want to live it. I want to hug trees, reduce my carbon footprint and be one with nature. That's why this Thursday, I wai...
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Treasurer candidates talk about merging officesOct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Consolidating the Illinois comptroller and treasurer's offices is one of those evergreen ideas that keeps coming back into fashion especially around election time. But t...
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Treasurer hopefuls debate college fundOct 05, 2010 11:00 pm - While Democrat candidate for state treasurer Robin Kelly contends that losses in the college-savings program Bright Start resulted in tighter financial controls, her Rep...