Marni Pyke
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Pritzker touts plan to increase affordable housing as pushback from suburbs growsApr 14, 2026 6:53 pm - A failure to communicate? Towns fear "three-flats on garages" as governor says more affordable homes are needed.
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A United and American alliance? United CEO floats idea amid intense O’Hare rivalryApr 14, 2026 6:51 pm - “A merger like this faces long odds, but it could trigger actions by other airlines in a way that reshapes the debate about the airline industry's future,” expert Joseph Schwieterman said.
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‘Riding the Rails’: WTTW unveils the mystery, history and romance of the region’s trainsApr 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Geoffrey Baer explores the Great Migration, luxury Pullman cars, and the infamous 1924 Rondout mail train robbery where $2 million was stolen and some remains buried.
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Pritzker joins bipartisan group of governors pushing for data centers to pay their own electric billsApr 11, 2026 7:22 am - As data centers pop up across the U.S., demand for power is surpassing supply in some regions and solutions are costly.
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DHS chief mulls yanking customs from sanctuary city airports, raising O’Hare angst, Pritzker rebukeApr 08, 2026 6:18 pm - “Right before the World Cup?” Gov. JB Pritzker asked on X after DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested customs isn’t a given for sanctuary city airports, like O’Hare.
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Metra tests preboarding fare checks in pilot programApr 07, 2026 6:52 pm - Metra is conducting a test of new ticket scanners for commuters catching outbound trains from downtown stations during slower periods.
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Pritzker, Illinois Dems say Trump’s Iran threat crosses a line, call for his removalApr 07, 2026 5:55 pm - Illinois Democrats are demanding Donald Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment after the president threatens to destroy Iranian civilization over Strait of Hormuz dispute. “A new level of unhinged,” one said.
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‘Extreme project delay’: Firm claims tollway errors on I-490 are costing millionsMar 30, 2026 7:39 pm - The Illinois tollway is not commenting on a recent lawsuit filed by Judlau Contracting arguing the agency’s mishandling of I-490 construction is resulting in delays and extra expense.
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Think your auto insurance rates are too high? Legislation could give Illinois consumers a breakMar 29, 2026 12:15 pm - Senate considers insurance reform bill to curb excessive auto and home rate increases, but industry warns it will do the opposite.
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Bishop Ford Freeway overhaul begins; expect major delays through 2027Mar 27, 2026 4:35 pm - Here’s what drivers should know about the $93 million Bishop Ford Freeway rehab project through the South Side and suburbs.