Marni Pyke
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How racism, reform and grace shaped Jesse White's long careerJan 02, 2023 4:30 am - He's fought racism and corruption, inspired thousands of young people and managed an office serving 8.7 million drivers. Now, after over two decades on the job, Illinois...
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Traffic up, gas prices down: What the transportation experts see for 2023Dec 26, 2022 4:00 am - Drone deliveries, decent gas prices, carpool lanes and another federal bailout for transit? They're all percolating, according to three wise men and transportation exper...
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What to do if your child's top toy request is a no-go this ChristmasDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - Briony Nelsen, 7, isn't seeking expensive electronics or popular dolls for Christmas. Her request is simple. A pony. But since it's pretty hard to fit one under the tree...
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Metra reduces trains Friday with storm coming; state police advise curtailing tripsDec 21, 2022 12:00 am - With a potential blizzard approaching and many commuters on holiday, Metra is reducing service Friday on most of its lines, including the popular BNSF and Union Pacific ...
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How O'Hare, Midway, IDOT are preparing for the storm, millions of travelers over the holidaysDec 20, 2022 12:00 am - The Chicago Department of Aviation is gearing up for a potential winter storm that's expected to start Thursday, also the busiest day of the season at O'Hare Internation...
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Route 53 task force gives green light to greenway as IDOT demursDec 16, 2022 12:00 am - A state task force on Friday recommended that hundreds of acres bought by the Illinois Department of Transportation to extend Route 53 be converted to a greenway. That w...
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New COVID-19 case averages jump by 9% in a week, hospitalizations up by 6%Dec 16, 2022 12:00 am - Average new daily cases of COVID-19 rose by 9% in a week while hospitalizations increased by 6%, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed Friday. State officials...
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Bye-bye, bottleneck? IDOT wraps up Jane Byrne redo with fanfare and promises of faster commutesDec 14, 2022 12:00 am - After years of explaining why the Jane Byrne Interchange redo was taking so long, state officials had reason to celebrate its substantial completion Wednesday. Rebuildin...
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Byrne Interchange mega-project finally ready to debut with '50% reduction in delays'Dec 13, 2022 11:10 pm - Illinois Department of Transportation engineers are promising a 50% improvement in traffic delays as the interminable Jane Byrne Interchange rebuild wraps up. The recons...
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Travel is spiking as gas prices keep dipping, AAA forecastsDec 13, 2022 4:00 am - Gas prices should continue to dive if winter norms prevail, AAA analysts predicted Monday. "The seasonal pattern of less driving due to shorter days and crummy weather, ...