Marni Pyke
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Tollway chief talks about Bears, turnover and constructionFeb 13, 2023 4:30 am - It's been a tumultuous year at the Illinois tollway, with four top leaders flying out the doors. New Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse says her feet are firmly planted...
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Pace, CTA team up on new unlimited passesFeb 13, 2023 12:00 am - Pace and Chicago Transit Authority passengers can chose among four passes offering unlimited rides on both systems as of Monday, Feb. 20. With ridership still below pre-...
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Secretary of State's office is parked at Chicago Auto Show with REAL ID servicesFeb 10, 2023 12:00 am - You can kick tires at the Chicago Auto Show — and apply for a REAL ID card with a pop-up exhibit through Feb. 20. It's the first time the agency has offered REAL ID serv...
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Chicago Auto Show: Muscle cars, EVs and a more 'normal' year for consumersFeb 09, 2023 12:00 am - After no show, a summer show and a half-sized show, all thanks to COVID-19, Thursday's media preview of the Chicago Auto Show felt ... normal. There was a new Mustang, a...
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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 ...