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Jon Hilkevitch has been the Chicago Tribune's transportation reporter since 1997. He is responsible for covering every mode of transportation, both locally and nationally, although his primary focus is transportation news affecting the Chicago metropolitan region.
One day he might write a story about an expressway project, the next day about an airplane accident, the problem of Chicago Transit Authority buses bunching up on downtown Chicago's congested streets or the prospect of privatizing the Illinois Tollway.
The common thread in his reporting is a strong consumer-oriented focus, whether the issue is flight delays at O'Hare International Airport or railroad grade-crossin...
One day he might write a story about an expressway project, the next day about an airplane accident, the problem of Chicago Transit Authority buses bunching up on downtown Chicago's congested streets or the prospect of privatizing the Illinois Tollway.
The common thread in his reporting is a strong consumer-oriented focus, whether the issue is flight delays at O'Hare International Airport or railroad grade-crossin...
Jon Hilkevitch has been the Chicago Tribune's transportation reporter since 1997. He is responsible for covering every mode of transportation, both locally and nationally, although his primary focus is transportation news affecting the Chicago metropolitan region.
One day he might write a story about an expressway project, the next day about an airplane accident, the problem of Chicago Transit Authority buses bunching up on downtown Chicago's congested streets or the prospect of privatizing the Illinois Tollway.
The common thread in his reporting is a strong consumer-oriented focus, whether the issue is flight delays at O'Hare International Airport or railroad grade-crossing safety.
In 2001, a team of Tribune reporters co-led by Hilkevitch was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism for their series "Gateway to Gridlock,'' which chronicled the capacity crisis confronting the airline industry and the nation's commercial airports.
Hilkevitch, 52, also writes a weekly commuting column, called Getting Around, which allows him to interact more informally with readers and to bring their complaints about problems on Chicago-area roads and mass transit to the attention of the appropriate government agencies and, when necessary, to relentlessly prod those agencies until they do the right thing.
Hilkevitch lives in Lisle and commutes to work using Metra, the CTA and his own two feet.
His son, Nicholas, is an FAA-certified commercial pilot. He is completing his senior year at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and plans to pursue a career in aviation.
One day he might write a story about an expressway project, the next day about an airplane accident, the problem of Chicago Transit Authority buses bunching up on downtown Chicago's congested streets or the prospect of privatizing the Illinois Tollway.
The common thread in his reporting is a strong consumer-oriented focus, whether the issue is flight delays at O'Hare International Airport or railroad grade-crossing safety.
In 2001, a team of Tribune reporters co-led by Hilkevitch was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism for their series "Gateway to Gridlock,'' which chronicled the capacity crisis confronting the airline industry and the nation's commercial airports.
Hilkevitch, 52, also writes a weekly commuting column, called Getting Around, which allows him to interact more informally with readers and to bring their complaints about problems on Chicago-area roads and mass transit to the attention of the appropriate government agencies and, when necessary, to relentlessly prod those agencies until they do the right thing.
Hilkevitch lives in Lisle and commutes to work using Metra, the CTA and his own two feet.
His son, Nicholas, is an FAA-certified commercial pilot. He is completing his senior year at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and plans to pursue a career in aviation.
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May 30, 2012
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After months warning of fare hikes and service cuts unless labor unions came up with $80 million worth of concessions by July 1, CTA President Forrest Claypool today called off the threats, saying the agency has suddenly come up with the money,...Highlights
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CTA says new savings will avert fare hike, service cuts
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After months warning of fare hikes and service cuts unless labor unions came up with $80 million worth of concessions by July 1, CTA President Forrest Claypool today called off the threats, saying the agency has suddenly come up with the money,...
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ReutersMLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH The message was to throw strikes and get outs. And Al Alburquerque surely must have received that Thursday when Detroit optioned the high-strikeout right-hander to Triple-A Toledo in search of a strike...Tags: Victor Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Justin Verlander, Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter
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ReutersRHP Al Alburquerque was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after giving up a run in one-third of an inning Wednesday to take the loss against Houston. Alburquerque, 26, was 0-1 with a 3.14 ERA in 15 appearances this season, but he was scored upon in each of...Tags: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers, Sports, Rick Porcello, Jhonny Peralta
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Leyland not pushing the Verlander panic button
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH All those people who wanted to know where Justin Verlander's velocity went now have their answer: Out of the strike zone or in areas of the playing field where no one can catch it....Tags: Avisail Garcia, Victor Martinez, Justin Verlander, Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter
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Tigers manager Leyland might no longer insert Jose Valverde in tied games at home
Detroit Free PressARLINGTON, Texas _ Entering Thursday night, Jose Valverde had lost 12 games since he joined the Tigers at the start of 2010. Nine of those 12 losses had come when Valverde entered a tied game at home. He might not have many more such defeats. "I don't...Tags: Detroit Free Press, Jose Valverde, Detroit Tigers, Rick Porcello, Freedom of the Press
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Tigers lose in the ninth inning
Detroit Free PressAT Comerica Park Astros 7, Tigers 5 on Wednesday WHAT HAPPENED: The Astros scored twice in the top of the ninth to break a 5-5 tie. The Tigers had the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth before Miguel Cabrera flew out to center on a ball caught...Tags: J.D. Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Sports, Freedom of the Press, Politics
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Tigers' staff gives Leyland confidence every game
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH The biggest thing Detroit has going for it this season is actually five biggest things: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Anibal Sanchez, Doug Fister and Rick Porcello. "I think we send a...Tags: Victor Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Austin Jackson, Justin Verlander, Torii Hunter
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Astros 7, Tigers 5
ReutersAstros 7, Tigers 5: Carlos Corporan homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the top of the ninth inning as visiting Houston salvaged the finale of a lopsided season series with Detroit. The Tigers had won the first six meetings between...Tags: J.D. Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Hector Ambriz, Sports, Miguel Cabrera
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Recap: Astros 7, Tigers 5
ReutersSportsDirect Inc. Recap: Astros 7, Tigers 5 Astros 7, Tigers 5: Carlos Corporan homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the top of the ninth inning as visiting Houston salvaged the finale of a lopsided season series with Detroit. The...Tags: J.D. Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Hector Ambriz, Sports, Miguel Cabrera
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Garcia to help fill in for ailing Jackson
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH Avisail Garcia is scheduled to make his first start of 2013 in center field for Detroit. Garcia, impressive in a short September-October stint with the Tigers last season, was brought...Tags: Victor Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Austin Jackson, Justin Verlander, Torii Hunter
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Leyland happy with Peralta's reliability
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH Some people may not care for the way Jhonny Peralta plays shortstop, but Jim Leyland isn't one of them. The knock on Peralta is his lack of mobility at a position where flashy play is...Tags: Victor Martinez, Avisail Garcia, Justin Verlander, Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter
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Valverde issue unsettled
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH The issue of whether Jose Valverde is once again a reliable closer isn't settled. Everybody says things are fine, but they aren't. The numbers are fine and the results are acceptable,...Tags: Victor Martinez, Nick Swisher, Asdrubal Cabrera, Mark Reynolds, Justin Verlander
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