Marni Pyke
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State gives, then takes from mass transitJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The state gives and the state takes away. But after experiencing a $500 million emergency windfall only to lose $37 million in a stroke of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pen, R...
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RTA to review service for disabled ridersJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The region's service to disabled riders will be put under the microscope in the next six months. Regional Transportation Authority directors Thursday agreed to spend up ...
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State cops plan extra effort against reckless bikersJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - State police intend to take a bite out of motorcycle hotdogs this summer, stepping up patrols in the region to catch speeders and prevent fatalities. Authorities are rea...
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Mole rats make their naked debut at Brookfield ZooJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - It's a face only a mother could love. Twelve naked mole-rats were born recently at Brookfield Zoo and while they may not be the most attractive specimens to humans - to ...
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Fighting over trainsJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - The headlines have a familiar look. "Suburbs vow to derail train proposal." "Lawmakers fight train plan." But these aren't from recent newspaper articles on the Canadian...
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Experts debate safety of demolishing homes for O'HareJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Four days of arguments on the environmental effects of demolishing Bensenville homes to expand O'Hare International Airport ended with an unanswered question Thursday. A...
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Blagojevich pulls funds meant for mandate on seniorsJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Another sucker punch from Springfield has transit agencies scratching their heads. Facing a funding crisis in January, area riders were spared fare hikes and service cut...
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Group warns conserve water now, or pay laterJul 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Think twice about turning the sprinkler on your grass, regional planners advised Wednesday, following the release of the latest findings from a report on water consumpti...
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Group notes state transit funds are on wrong trackJul 08, 2008 11:00 pm - If state lawmakers could just take a deep breath, they'd see what's wrong with the capital budget plan, environmental groups contend. Not enough money is directed toward...
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Government report decries 'cozy' FAA for lax airline safety oversightJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Following a spate of safety-related flight cancellations this spring, a report by a U.S. government watchdog agency criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration for la...