Marni Pyke
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'I'm preparing for absolutely the worst': How a government shutdown could impact IllinoisSep 27, 2023 1:00 am - Dysfunction in Washington D.C. will have consequences throughout the Chicago region if lawmakers can't strike a deal to avert a government shutdown this weekend, federal...
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Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are back. Here's how to get yours.Sep 25, 2023 1:00 am - Monday marked the return of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government, a move that comes amid an uptick in patients hospitalized with the virus. Individual...
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'We can all use a little happy': Sweets are serious business for familySep 25, 2023 1:00 am - From luscious toffees to the irresistibly named Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillows, being sweet is a serious business for the Vieau family. Pam Vieau is the master chocola...
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Secretary of state's office makes changes amid complaints about appointment systemSep 25, 2023 12:01 am - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is opening two walk-in centers for senior drivers today, among other upgrades to meet demand following a major transition to an appo...
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What drivers can expect when the Kennedy ramp switcheroo starts MondaySep 22, 2023 1:00 am - Four inbound Kennedy Expressway ramps will close Monday morning as Illinois Department of Transportation crews push forward on a supersized repair job. The three-year, $...
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Metra dubious about idea of merging with Pace and CTASep 20, 2023 1:00 am - The original version of this article incorrectly quoted CMAP official Laura Wilkison. She said, "the cost of inaction is greater than the cost of action." A big, h...
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Some major health providers waiting on updated COVID-19 vaccinesSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Although updated COVID-19 vaccines are available at multiple retail pharmacies, it could take a little while to get a shot at the doctor's office - depending on your pro...
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Why Illinois' new driver's license appointment system is frustrating seniorsSep 18, 2023 5:30 am - After 1½ weeks of trying, Rolling Meadows resident Frank Leo got a lucky break — an appointment to renew his driver's license. It was 49 miles away in Joliet, but with h...
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Here's how to get a new COVID-19 shotSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - On the heels of federal regulators approving updated COVID-19 vaccines last week, medical providers and retail pharmacies are in the midst of a mass rollout of shots. "I...
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With national conventions in the Midwest, interest grows in being a delegateSep 13, 2023 5:45 am - In less than a year, neighbors Chicago and Milwaukee will host conventions to nominate candidates for the next U.S. president - a geographic coincidence that's intensify...