Marni Pyke
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Readers' gift lists: Elevated lanes on the Ike, an end to red-light camerasNov 28, 2009 10:00 pm - This year, I'm very thankful for you - the readers who offer comments, ask questions and keep me on my toes. So here's a sampling of recent e-mails and letters that let ...
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Stroger safe on ballot, Brown's petitions still under fireNov 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's slot in the February Democratic primary is secure while scrutiny continues of his challenger Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown...
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New runway reduces O'Hare slowdowns but creates noise woesNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - New numbers on O'Hare International Airport's newest runway show it's chipping away at delays, Federal Aviation Administration officials said. Airplanes started landing ...
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Calm prevails at O'Hare as busiest travel period of the year arrivesNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - While the turkey and dressing are key, Thanksgiving is all about reconnecting with the people you love, travelers at O'Hare International Airport said Wednesday. Althoug...
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Tollway officials: We're 'not good' at running oasesNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The Illinois tollway board of directors spent time thinking outside the glass box Tuesday. Officials convened the first meeting of a special committee set up to scrutini...
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Don't like people? Stay away from O'Hare, Midway this holiday weekNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - More than 2.4 million people will pass through Midway and O'Hare international airports during the Thanksgiving holiday, officials estimate. The Chicago Department of Av...
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Turkey Day traveler? Do as the experts say, not as I doNov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - I had the worst airplane/airport experience in August and what's most annoying is that it's largely my fault. With just carry-on luggage, I timed my arrival at O'Hare to...
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Holiday travel off the back burner, AAA saysNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - More jellied salads and green-bean casseroles will hit the road this Thanksgiving, AAA predicts. The motorist association's annual Turkey Day travel forecast released We...
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Bensenville drops opposition to O'Hare expansionNov 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Years of turbulence between Bensenville and Chicago over O'Hare International Airport ended in a peace treaty Monday with the village dropping litigation in exchange for...
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Eco-friendly gifts for the holidaysNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Shopping for a tree-hugging friend who's got everything? Tired of feeling guilty when you hand over your credit card? Or just looking for a funky and unique present? The...