Marni Pyke
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Lawyers suggest brother may be dropped but Patti could be targetedAug 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Legal experts diverged on whether Tuesday's one-count conviction of Rod Blagojevich is good or bad news for the disgraced former governor, his wife and brother. Jurors ...
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Aurora mayor scrutinizing Tollway's struggling oasesAug 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner is another recruit to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority marking a one-year milestone. He now heads a committee examining the controversi...
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Morris says cutting perks part of tollway reformsAug 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois tollway Director Bill Morris started his tenure on the board by asking questions and he hasn't let up yet. "This is not a reflection on any individual member of...
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Tollway chief gives new team an incomplete, as hardest job still aheadAug 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Asked to grade the revamped Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board's performance in the last year, Chairwoman Paula Wolff hesitates, then says, "incomplete." "The h...
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Flight attendants and passengers share flying frustrationsAug 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Everyone's talking about JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater's great escape so why not this column? There are multiple claims and counterclaims but it appears Slater ...
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Study: Metra needs a permanent watchdogAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Since starting in late May, the private firm acting as Metra's inspector general has received 77 complaints of ethics abuses. The accusations include allegations about h...
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Push for inspector general for Metra continuesAug 12, 2010 11:00 pm - The push to create an independent inspector general at Metra continues with a September meeting scheduled for lawmakers and transit agencies to discuss the issue. Metra ...
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Chicago Air and Water Show set to dazzleAug 12, 2010 11:00 pm - A few exercises first to limber up. Roll your head around. Look from left to right, then up and down. Lift your shoulders. Repeat. After all, with U.S. Air Force fighter...
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Flooding rains lead to bumper crop of mosquitoesAug 09, 2010 11:00 pm - So where's the epicenter of the mosquito plague that's hit the region? Anecdotally, I'd say my back yard but it's likely everyone else who can't put a toe outside withou...
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Pace's suburban Million Milers keep it safeAug 09, 2010 11:00 pm - If you're looking for a smooth ride, hop onto Bob Freddo's Pace bus. The Pace 2 Million Miler award recipient is among an elite group of professional drivers who have hi...