Marni Pyke
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Is road test for seniors on the way out? Legislation seeks changesFeb 12, 2024 5:00 am - Legislation that could end or ease a requirement for senior drivers to undergo road tests is percolating in Springfield with bipartisan support. “What we have in place to...
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From puppies to I-PASS sticker tags, Chicago Auto Show isn’t just carsFeb 10, 2024 6:00 am - There are a lot more attractions under the hood of the Chicago Auto Show, which opens Saturday, than just vehicles. Here’s a look at some other events than range from bef...
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Chicago Auto Show vrooms back into townFeb 08, 2024 7:12 pm - Connectivity, automation and electrification were central themes at the Chicago Auto Show’s media day as manufacturers honed their pitch to the next generation of car buy...
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New tollway sticker is now online and at JewelFeb 05, 2024 2:01 pm - The Illinois tollway’s new I-PASS sticker tag is available at Jewel-Osco stores and online as of Monday. The agency is gradually transitioning to the smaller, cheaper dev...
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Metra ticket app woes continue MondayFeb 05, 2024 7:58 am - After multiple problems last week, Metra’s Ventra ticket app malfunctioned again Monday affecting morning and afternoon commutes. Metra’s app provider Cubic apologized fo...
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Time to kick some tires: Chicago Auto Show returns with test drives, new models and a ‘normal’ vibeFeb 05, 2024 6:00 am - Expect some surprises at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show opening at McCormick Place on Saturday. There will be new players including Tesla vamping on the Chicago stage for the...
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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...