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Is lack of scrutiny causing ride-free permit scams?
By Marni Pyke - 04/17/13
It's just a coincidence that the minute the state stopped paying to verify people claiming their disabilities qualified them for free rides on transit - the number of folks applying shot up, right? The RTA is suspicious but it's hard to prove. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/17/13
Do Metra photo ops require PR consultants?
By Marni Pyke - 04/15/13
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive or a negative newspaper article, Metra's hired PR guns can spin a story in a positive direction that makes the agency look good. But is it worth thousands of dollars? When did the focus... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/15/13
CEO's future still up in the air after Metra session
By Marni Pyke - 04/12/13
Filing out of a closed-door meeting without comment, Metra board directors were silent Friday about the future of CEO Alex Clifford's contract. Metra Director Mike McCoy, former Kane County Board Chairman, said afterward that the board had been on a... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/12/13
Ela, Palatine township voters approve electrical aggregation
By Marni Pyke - 04/10/13
Voters in unincorporated Ela and Palatine townships loved the idea of getting cheaper electricty, supporting ballot questions asking if they wanted an electrical aggregation program. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/10/13
Voters in unincorporated Ela and Palatine townships loved the idea of getting cheaper electricty, supporting ballot questions asking if they wanted an electrical aggregation program. FULL STORY
Is Metra CEO on his way out?
By Marni Pyke - 04/10/13
Metra's called a special meeting Friday that's expected to deal with CEO Alex Clifford's expiring contract. Clifford took over at Metra in 2011 in the midst of turmoil over mismanagement by the last CEO. Some say there's a lot of disagreement on the... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/10/13
Incumbents, rookies embraced by voters
By Marni Pyke - 04/09/13
New leaders will change the face of Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 following Tuesday's election for four positions on the board. Newcomers Scott Linn and Jeremy Galfield won, as did incumbents Lenny Ostach and board secretary Pelleg Graupe. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/09/13
Hanson clinches re-election as Antioch mayor, says he'll watch the budget
By Lee Filas and Marni Pyke lfilas@dailyherald.com - 04/09/13
Antioch Mayor Larry Hanson trumped challenger Mary Gaborek by a vote of 1,166 to 873 to win re-election, unofficial results showed. Winning three village board seats are incumbent trustees Scott Pierce and Ted Poulos and newcomer Jerry Johnson. FULL STORY
By Lee Filas and Marni Pyke lfilas@dailyherald.com - 04/09/13
CTA, Pace face learning curve on joint fare cards
By Marni Pyke - 04/08/13
What will Pace and the CTA's new Ventra card mean for suburban commuters? The move's drawn fire from some Chicago commuters but officials say it should ease travel for riders switching between the systems. The jury's still out on what it means for... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/08/13
Waukegan airport might pay to keep tower operating under sequester
By Marni Pyke - 04/08/13
Waukegan Regional Airport stakeholders are scrambling to keep air-traffic controllers in the tower despite federal cutbacks. Meanwhile, the FAA delays the deadline for cutting funding amid legal turbulence. FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/08/13
Railroad expert from Lake County headed for Metra board
By Marni Pyke - 04/05/13
Metra leadership will get some fresh blood this month assuming the Lake County board approves Norman Carlson's appointment next week to the agency's board of directors. The move continues a slow transition on the board in the wake of a financial... FULL STORY
By Marni Pyke - 04/05/13
Metra leadership will get some fresh blood this month assuming the Lake County board approves Norman Carlson's appointment next week to the agency's board of directors. The move continues a slow transition on the board in the wake of a financial... FULL STORY
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