Articles filed under Metra
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Libertyville train station overhaul derailed by high bidsOct 11, 2017 1:00 am - A long-sought makeover of Libertyville's downtown Metra commuter station will be delayed for several months because of surprisingly high bids for the work. Village offic...
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Metra's doomsday budget includes fare hikes, service cutsOct 06, 2017 1:00 am - Metra commuters could see reduced service in 2018 on the Milwaukee North Line and the North Central Service among other routes through the suburbs as a result of the age...
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Stevenson demand leads to parking limits at Prairie View Metra stationOct 05, 2017 1:00 am - Demand for parking spots at the Prairie View Metra station has prompted Vernon Township officials to limit permits for Stevenson High School students. The station, on Ma...
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Metra steps up suicide prevention, mental health awarenessOct 02, 2017 5:40 am - Yia Shanklin is full of hope these days. It's a far cry from the dark place she was several years ago, when a tough childhood, chronic poverty and her son's involvement ...
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Rail Safety Week to see enforcement, education efforts by policeSep 22, 2017 1:00 am - The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is coordinating the fourth statewide Illinois Rail Safety Week, Sept. 24-30. The Union Pacific and CN railroads, along with ...
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Tesla rolling out superchargers in Rolling MeadowsSep 18, 2017 5:40 am - Sometime soon, "charging" at the Rolling Meadows Meijer store will mean something far different from handing the cashier your Visa. That's because Tesla is setting up a ...
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Metra proposes fare hikes, service cutsSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - Fare hikes of up to 12.6 percent and possible service cuts could be on track for Metra riders, administrators said Wednesday. Higher costs for staffing and materials, pl...
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Consultants suggest rush-hour fee for Metra ridersSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - Riders catching rush-hour Metra trains to Chicago and back home could pay more if officials follow a consultants' recommendations. At a Wednesday meeting, project manage...
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Luring riders, grappling with fares are priorities for new Metra chiefSep 11, 2017 5:30 am - Metra's incoming chief starts with a daunting challenge — a 2 percent cut in state funding for transit. So, slogging through a tough budget process with possible fare hi...
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Mobile commuter app in Vernon HillsSep 10, 2017 1:00 am - The Passport Parking mobile app at the Vernon Hills Metra station will go live Tuesday, Sept. 12. The free app will allow residents and commuters to pay for parking from...