Articles filed under Metra
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Woman killed by Metra train near Round LakeJun 30, 2013 1:09 am - An inbound Metra train struck and killed a woman near Round Lake late Saturday morning, a spokesman said. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis did not have any additional info...
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Parade, freight problems delay Metra ridersJun 28, 2013 10:46 am - Metra regulars headed for work and Blackhawks fans bound for the downtown Chicago celebration combined for a messy situation on a number of train lines Friday morning. T...
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The Metra board’s outrageous generosityJun 27, 2013 9:04 am - We would have thought that, if nothing else, the directors on Metra’s board at least would have been mindful of appearances after it was discovered that former executive...
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Unlikely RTA could scuttle Metra severance packageJun 26, 2013 6:38 pm - Even as the RTA enters the chorus of disapproval surrounding the generous severance package given to former Metra CEO Alex Clifford, it’s unsure whether the oversight ag...
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Suburban lawmakers blast Metra chief's severance dealJun 25, 2013 7:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Angry about a $422,000 severance package given to former Metra CEO Alex Clifford, two suburban lawmakers said Tuesday the agency needs to find a way to abs...
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Metra CEO gets $442,000 payout to resignJun 21, 2013 12:00 pm - Metra officials Friday voted to give CEO Alex Clifford a $442,000 severance package and accept his resignation. Clifford's fate at the commuter rail agency had been the ...
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Downed power lines near Hanover Park causing Metra delaysJun 19, 2013 6:00 pm - Metra trains are moving again after being halted due to downed power lines across the track near Hanover Park, according to a notice on the Metra website. All inbound an...
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Metra ups police presence on trainsJun 12, 2013 4:57 pm - Now’s probably not a good time to scalp Blackhawks tickets on board Metra trains. Passengers will be seeing an increased Metra police presence on trains, in commuter par...
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Metra: Be prepared for rain delaysJun 12, 2013 11:39 am - Heavy rain and hail are on the weather menu for this afternoon, and Metra is advising riders to be prepared for a messy commute. “Weather conditions beyond our control m...
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Funding holding up further fix for train gridlockJun 10, 2013 5:45 pm - A potential drop of more than 60 percent in Metra delays. That number alone makes an ambitious $3.2 billion fix for rail congestion in the Chicago region attractive in t...