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Transportation writer, BNSF frequenter and veteran commuter of I-355, I-90, I-290, I-88, Lake Shore Drive, Dan Ryan. mpyke@dailyherald.com

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AG: Tollway violated the Open Meetings Act with settlement vote

Nine months ago, Illinois tollway directors ended a closed session and voted on about $68 million in spending, including a controversial $25 million lawsuit settlement over a botched contract. But...

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dailyherald.com/20250427/tra… Got a ticket minutes after paying the meter - v. annoying but realized I could get a column out of it!

The parking meter was paid, but minutes later, a $70 ticket from Chicago

The morning of Jan. 14, I was running late for a press conference downtown. After parking on Desplaines Street, I rushed to the payment box, punched in my license plate, swiped my credit card and...

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Metra spent almost $1.57 million on an investigation into police misconduct. It’s not releasing the...

Facing troubling allegations including misconduct, racism, promiscuity and cronyism at the Metra Police Department, leaders authorized an investigation that ended up costing about $1.57 million. But...

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Honored to write this, but it is so sad. @dailyherald dailyherald.com/20241216/new…

‘Such a force for good’: Renowned environmental lawyer Collins who fought for pollution victims dies

In the early 2000s, attorney Shawn Collins put his law firm on the line for Lisle residents suffering from the effects of pollution. After hearing a toxic chemical had leaked into drinking water from...

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Public parking could be the thin edge of the wedge. dailyherald.com/20241125/tra…

‘Right at the doorstep of O’Hare’: I-490 three years away, with western access negotiations coming

After years of planning, western access to O’Hare International Airport is starting to be measured in cement. Illinois tollway officials and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi gave an update Monday on t...

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Just follow the arrows: Tollway unveils I-294 SmartRoad system to give real-time traffic tips

It’s the Tri-State Tollway’s turn for SmartRoad technology. The Illinois tollway on Wednesday activated a SmartRoad system on the Central Tri-State. The technology deploys 14 gantries that display...

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Lots of opinions on this. dailyherald.com/20241119/new…

Marmion Academy is going coed, but not all are on board with the change

After nearly a century as an all-boys institution, Marmion Academy in Aurora will welcome female students as early as the 2026-27 academic year, school leaders announced Tuesday. “After a year of...

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Metra's out with some serious numbers on fiscal cliff. dailyherald.com/20241113/tra…

40% drop in Metra trains could come in 2027, leaders warn

After months of warnings about the “fiscal cliff” facing transit agencies when COVID-19 relief money expires, Metra leaders provided a stark hypothetical Wednesday. “The number we are throwing ...

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My yellow rose made the front page. dailyherald.com/20241112/new…

The last rose of summer … er … fall: Mild November results in ‘weird’ lilac, crabapple flowering

You know it’s May when that first heady scent of lilac wafts through the air. But it’s not May. It’s November. And across the suburbs, some plants that typically bloom in the spring, like lilac...

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Grab your Metra holiday train tickets — they’ll sell faster than flying reindeer

Tickets for Metra’s popular holiday trains go on sale at noon Monday on six lines. The decorated trains feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty, the Grinch and treats for young passengers. “These tr...

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Seniors still frustrated but its 'wait till next year' for legislative dive into road tests. dailyherald.com/20241110/tra… @AARP

What’s going on with effort to nix senior road test as veto session approaches?

Legislation to eliminate a law requiring Illinoisans age 79 and older to take annual road tests to renew their driver’s licenses fizzled out last spring. But many seniors haven’t forgotten, nor th...

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15 grocery stores have kiosks to get vehicle stickers. dailyherald.com/20241017/tra…

‘License renewal in Aisle 5’: Secretary of state debuts self-service machines at grocery stores

Illinois drivers can now grab bananas, paper towels and get a new vehicle sticker at select grocery stores, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday. The DMV “Fast Lane” kiosks are ...

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Haiku to my dog. You are a good boy. But dead squirrels aren’t toys. So I, Won’t throw it for you.
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Or should it be a diverging rhombus? dailyherald.com/20241007/tra…

IDOT opens another diverging diamond traffic tamer at I-55 interchange

Notorious for its dysfunctional layout, the interchange of I-55 and Route 59 in Will County emerged with a makeover Monday. Illinois Department of Transportation leaders unveiled a new diverging...

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The audacity of hope. @dailyherald dailyherald.com/20240925/chi…
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They're putting their foot or feet down this time, feds say. dailyherald.com/20240922/tra…
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If your car could talk what would it say? dailyherald.com/20240908/tra…

Talking cars might prevent up to 615,000 crashes a year, but skepticism persists

It’s 2036, and you’re about to make a huge mistake — turning south into the northbound lanes of a busy route. Suddenly, your car gives an alert, preventing a possibly fatal error. Or, the early...

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Must-read breaking election news! dailyherald.com/20240820/tra…

Don’t miss chance to make O’Hare pup a star in TSA’s ‘Cutest Canine’ contest

Time’s running out for Illinois voters to cast their ballots in a crucial federal election. That would be for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s 2024 “Cutest Canine” competition...

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Big Boy got the band back together dailyherald.com/20240813/ent…

Live steam: Beloved ‘Big Boy’ locomotive will stop in Illinois on comeback tour

It’s powerful, charismatic and can draw an adoring crowd of thousands. No, not a presidential candidate. Rather, it’s the return of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Illinois this fall. The vi...

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‘Face of the convention’: DNC volunteers getting front-row seat to history

After years of teaching her students to appreciate history, retired social studies teacher Cindy Vogt will witness it firsthand during the Democratic National Convention. The Arlington Heights...

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