Marni Pyke
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Who's going to the State of the Union? Illinois lawmakers reveal their guestsFeb 07, 2023 4:30 am - A Midway International Airport worker. A doctor who assists women with abortions. The head of a service for homeless individuals. All three are among guests invited by m...
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Debuts, hot hybrids and electric trucks: What to look for at this year's Chicago Auto ShowFeb 06, 2023 4:00 am - Two halls, seven indoor test tracks, more than 175 production and debut vehicles. Plus, a chance to run like a kid around McCormick Place. After two years in low gear, t...
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$5M grant aimed at reversing 'crisis on our roadways'Feb 03, 2023 12:00 am - As concerns mount over a post-pandemic spike in crashes, the Chicago region this week received a $5 million grant aimed at making streets safer for pedestrians and cycli...
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5 things to know about the finished Terminal 5 expansion at O'HareJan 31, 2023 12:00 am - In 1993, O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 opened to fanfare with the capacity to handle 61 million passengers traveling to 30 global destinations. By 2019, the ...
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'Harsh and sudden death': How wrong-way crashes are increasing in Illinois and elsewhereJan 30, 2023 4:30 am - By Marni Pyke mpyke@dailyherald.com When Robert Strobl didn't show up for his morning shift at a Naperville gas station, co-workers started to worry. Their instincts wer...
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Tollway board chairwoman steps down after a year due to health issuesJan 30, 2023 12:00 am - Illinois tollway board Chairwoman Dorothy Abreu is stepping down, officials said Monday, citing health issues. Abreu, a banking executive from Chicago, was recruited by ...
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It's 'sheer madness,' but Valentine's Day provides a sweet spot for suburban retailersJan 29, 2023 12:00 am - Love is serious business for independent shop owners in February. Valentine's Day provides a correction from the January slump, a bright spot in a slow season and — at B...
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Rail merger opposed by suburbs should go forward, analysts sayJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - U.S. Surface Transportation Board will have the final word on plan that suburbs oppose
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O'Hare remains the second busiest airport in nation, gains ground from 2021Jan 27, 2023 12:00 am - O'Hare International Airport beat its Atlanta rival in terms of growth rate for flights in 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration reported Friday. But Hartsfield-Jack...
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As hospitalizations for COVID-19 dip, all suburban counties at low risk levelsJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - Hospitalizations for COVID-19 dropped by 18% as new cases rose by a fraction, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday. So far the highly contagious “Kra...