Marni Pyke
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Metra still having problems with Ventra appFeb 02, 2024 9:24 pm - Metra riders experienced a commuting version of the movie “Groundhog Day” Friday with a repeat of glitches on the Ventra app. The agency was optimistic the app would wor...
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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ blends pathos, comedy for a memorable productionFeb 02, 2024 5:56 pm - “Fiddler on the Roof” — 4 stars The village of Anatevka and its inhabitants live again at Drury Lane Theatre with a touching production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The...
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Metra fare switch off to rocky start with Ventra app downFeb 01, 2024 9:39 am - Metra’s launch of a new system for fares and zones hit a snag when its Ventra app crashed amid Thursday’s morning rush. Several riders also reported issues with new autom...
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Additional schools could see relief from O’Hare airplane racket with soundproofing subsidiesJan 30, 2024 6:01 pm - Chicago is reviving a soundproofing program that could deliver federal aid to local schools beset by the clamor of O’Hare jets. Six suburban schools were identified as po...
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Pace accelerates EV evolution; Inaugural battery-operated bus takes off, with 22 more en routeJan 29, 2024 6:39 pm - Pace marked a milestone recently, debuting an electric bus in the South suburbs with more coming this year. “This marks a pivotal moment for Pace and our commitment to su...
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Want to help at the DNC? Volunteer recruitment kicks off with suburbanites soughtJan 29, 2024 6:37 pm - Democratic National Convention leaders are seeking volunteer whisperers to recruit thousands of unpaid helpers required to make the event a success. Overall, 100 committe...
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New fares, new zones, machines selling tickets: Here’s what Metra’s major changes meanJan 29, 2024 6:00 am - Thursday marks an epic shift in how Metra does business.The commuter railroad will slim its 10-zone system to four and shake up fares in the process. It also will end in-person ticket sales and expand the reduced fare program.
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Got transponder fatigue? New tollway stickers are now at customer service centers, coming to Jewel and online in FebruaryJan 26, 2024 4:47 pm - I-PASS users looking to upgrade their hard-case transponders can now replace them with new sticker tags, Illinois tollway leaders said Friday. Sticker tags are currently ...
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DNC rolls out contracts to stage blockbuster convention; subcontractor summits coming soonJan 25, 2024 12:52 pm - To prepare for thousands of delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, party officials recently hired several firms to assist with log...
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O’Hare added more flights in 2023, but still ranks as second busiest airportJan 24, 2024 8:49 am - O’Hare International Airport attracted 9,000 more flights in 2023 compared to 2022, but its rival Atlanta still ranks as the nation’s busiest hub, new data shows. Hartsfi...