Articles filed under Metra
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Is it time to start over with new Metra board?Jul 13, 2013 11:00 pm - A shake-up is needed on Metra's board of directors, state lawmakers say, as a scandal over political meddling in the agency continues to snowball. “I've seen enough ... ...
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The SoapboxJul 13, 2013 5:00 am - Roselle’s special Fifth: The village of Roselle should give itself a hand. Thanks to efforts by individuals, businesses and a $9,000 donation from a church-affiliated no...
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Clifford says he was pushed out for bucking patronageJul 12, 2013 1:00 pm - Ex-Metra CEO: I was fired for resisting Mike Madigan
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New details emerge in Metra controversyJul 11, 2013 12:07 pm - Metra officials were forced to air more of their dirty laundry Thursday in six hours of testimony that included accusations of “hush money,” charges of political interfe...
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Metra, ex-CEO trade barbs over separation agreementJul 10, 2013 9:10 am - Metra’s messy divorce with former CEO Alex Clifford got even messier Wednesday when attorneys for Clifford accused the agency of putting a “muzzle” on their client while...
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Metra chairman ends silence on ex-CEO's exitJul 09, 2013 3:00 pm - O'Halloran discusses former CEO's exit
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Union Station makeover ideas could win you $5,000Jul 08, 2013 5:15 am - Only tourists stroll through Union Station, their necks craned to gaze at the 110-foot-tall ceiling or art deco staircase made famous by "The Untouchables." The rest o...
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Metra worker struck by train, killedJul 05, 2013 7:40 pm - A Metra worker was killed when he was struck by train as he worked on tracks on the city’s South Side. Metra officials say 36-year-old Luis Mercado on Friday was working...
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Lawmakers set hearing over Metra severanceJul 03, 2013 2:08 pm - The day after Regional Transit Authority officials plan to question Metra Chairman Brad O’Halloran about a $442,000 severance package for the former Metra CEO, state law...
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Fare hike for transit riders getting on at O'HareJul 03, 2013 7:00 am - Most transit passengers getting on Chicago's Blue Line at O'Hare International Airport will now be paying sharply higher fares of $5. The fare was increased from $2.25 i...