Marni Pyke
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EJ&E railway plan met with protestsJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - The protest signs were indication enough that Barrington-area residents aren't welcoming the prospect of more freight trains with open arms. Hundreds jammed the Makray M...
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Forums begin on EJ&E railway purchaseJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Federal regulators launched the first of seven public forums on the Canadian National Railway's controversial purchase of the EJ&E railroad Tuesday. At least 50 people b...
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Amtrak looks at new line to Quad CitiesJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - The path to the Quad Cities could go through Naperville if a proposal to expand Amtrak service moves forward. Amtrak this week announced details of a study into the feas...
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Hopefuls split over Iraq exit strategyJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - First in a series on the issues facing 13th Congressional District Republican candidates Judy Biggert and Sean O'Kane in the Feb. 5 primary. Getting America out of ...
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Congressional challengers pile on people in WashingtonJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk didn't attend a candidates forum Saturday but Democrats Dan Seals and Jay Footlik kept his name in the spotlight. "Up until 2006, Mark Kir...
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Have your say on possible takeover of EJ&E railwayJan 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Communities who stand to lose or gain by the Canadian National Railway's proposed takeover of the EJ&E railway can sound off this month. If the Canadian railway's acquis...
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O'Hare not busy enough to regain No. 1 spotJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Not only did O'Hare International Airport fail to win back its "nation's busiest" title in 2007, it shed about 2 percent of its flights, a development officials predict ...
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How you can deal with swings in temperatureJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Yes, it's painfully cold now, but take heart: Spring is just around the corner. Really. If the forecast is to be believed, spring returns Sunday when temperatures will ...
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The science, history behind this year's lead scareDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - It may seem that the story of the year in Christmas-giving was lead in toys. Numerous scares prompted recalls, political volleys and consumer bewilderment. It's the late...
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Pet owners shell out big biscuits for holidaysDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Oh those eyes. Those sad eyes that follow you reproachfully out the door on the way to work. And that hysterical tail-wagging in welcome upon your return. So doesn't tha...