Metra


 

Metra (officially the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation) is Chicagoland's commuter rail system, serving over 200 stations on eleven lines across the Regional Transportation Authority's six-county service area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties).

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Chicagoland - Commuter rail - Regional Transportation Authority - Cook - DuPage - Kane - Lake - McHenry - Will

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Top searches on Election Day (part 2)

The long, long election campaign season culminates today as people make their choices on hundreds of statewide and local contests as well as the race for the next U.S. president. Throughout the day, we're keeping an eye on Google Hot Trends to decipher what may be meaningful, as well as what's "business as usual" in Google searches. We'll post updates as interesting trends turn up. - Ed.As of 6 pm EST:The election is still top of mind (by a long shot) for most Google searchers at this hour: 87 out of 100 of the fastest-rising terms on Google Hot Trends are still election-related. Since polls are now winding down in the Eastern time zone, people are seeking more info on [voter turnout], [who is ahead in the polls], and other outcomes. And that includes news outlets: fully 25% of the top 100 are seeking the latest [election news]. Searches for news sources run the gamut from [hannity.com] or [slate]; and people are seeking broader coverage, too, on everything from [foxnews.com] to [cnn newsroom] and [msnbc politics]). Of course, a big player in election commentary this season, (Comedy Central's [indecision 2008]) now seems to be a staple. In the far west, California voters are seeking out [prop 8 results], the heavily-funded (on both sides) initiative regarding gay marriage.And in the Midwest, Chicago-area searchers are keen to get [metra schedule] information, which should help them get to polls -- or maybe to Grant Park for this evening's massive event planned for Senator Obama. Posted by Karen Wickre, Google Elections Team

Chicago/San Jose Area Condo Swap (san jose downtown) $1325 1bd

Need to move to San Jose area to attend San Jose State University grad school by January 2008 - would you like to swap your CA space for my Chicago condo, for a year or more? Details below. $1325 Large 2 br/1 ba sunny Rogers Park condo with parking Two bedroom, one bath condo. Covered garage parking with remote available. Cats and dogs OK. Available starting December 1, December 15, or January 1. $1325/month (plus deposit). Contact Michele DiMaso, RE/MAX Vision, 773-401-9520, mshelly5@comcast.net Details at www.postlets.com/rts/1419447 This bright and beautiful, sunny and airy, quiet top floor recent gut rehab in a vintage building has many upgrades - kitchen has stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven and microwave; custom granite countertops; tray ceiling with several lighting options; recessed double sink with new faucet; plentiful light maple cabinets; breakfast nook; recessed screen door to deck. Remodeled bathroom includes Jacuzzi tub, new nickel fixtures, unique faucet, and rain showerhead. Features in-unit washer and dryer; central heat and AC, plus ceiling fans in both bedrooms and living room; hardwood floors throughout; cable and internet hookups. Arched entryway to living room, which has recessed lighting, a gas fireplace with marble trim, and a custom built stereo unit. Two large bedrooms each have custom closets, and the entire condo has been custom painted. Back deck and secured storage space with bike racks. Secure double entryway. Near elementary and high schools, Northwestern and Loyola Universities, parks. Walking distance to Red Line Howard stop, Rogers Park Metra stop, buses, grocery and video stores, BallyÂ’s gym, downtown Evanston.

$1800 / 2br - Great location walking dist to resta (santa clara) $1800 2bd

  Rentals     $1800 / 2br - Great location walking dist to resta   Apartment/Condo (Single Unit) 3017 KAISER DRIVE #F SANTA CLARA, California 95051 Toll Free: N/A Community: N/A Floorplan Name  Beds  Bath  Sale Price  Price Per  Sq Footage  Deposit  Available Date 2 STORY  2 Bed  1.5  1800  Per Month  1000  500  8/10/2008 * Closest Cross Street: KIELY BLVD Additional Features: Year built: 1970 Total Units: N/A Lease Terms: 1 Year Lease Terms-More Details: N/A Move in Specials: N/A Application Fee: 75 Tenant Broker Fee: N/A Near College/University: N/A Languages: N/A Smoking Policy: No Smoking Terms & Disclosures: N/A Property Description (Short): 1.5 Bath / 1000 sq. ft / also located near churches & Post office 1 Car port (w/ an overhead storage) + 1 guest parking tags / Newly painted / Brand new carpet / flooring/ Front / Back patio w/ a storage shed/ Air Conditioning / Dishwasher / Refrig Property Description (Long): 1.5 Bath / 1000 sq. ft / also located near churches & Post office 1 Car port (w/ an overhead storage) + 1 guest parking tags / Newly painted / Brand new carpet / flooring/ Front / Back patio w/ a storage shed/ Air Conditioning / Dishwasher / Refrigerator / Electric Stove & Oven/ End unit /cool-Shaded area across from the pool and Laundry site/ Garbage & water included/ Complex has 3 pools, sauna, children's mini park/ Security deposit $500 A $100 discount will be given if rent is paid by automatic debit Please contact Michael or Maria @ (209) 834-1137 or reply to yt2lips@yahoo.com Amenities: Air Conditioning Disability / Wheelchair Access Pet Friendly Billiard or Game Room Dishwasher Playground Close to Downtown Extra Storage Pool Close to Freeway On-site management Refrigerator Close to Restaurants and Shopping On-Site Storage Short Term Leases Close to Train Package Receiving Spa / Hot Tub Covered Parking Patio or Balcony FRONT AND BACK PATIO W/ STORAGE SHED Utilities: Gas: Paid by Tenant Electric: Paid by Tenant Water: Included Trash/Sewer: Included Cable: Paid by Tenant Phone: Paid by Tenant Policy on Pets: N/A Activities and Attractions:N/A Vacation Rental Rates:N/A   Owner Information: Contact: MARIA METRA 408-470-0375 (Tel.) Click Here to Contact Seller   Exterior Photos:         Interior Photos: