Fare Hike Frustration and Pizza Passion: Feedback Friday

Last week, we were just 5 "likes" shy of 700 on the H-F Patch Facebook site. This week, we're sitting at a comfy 717—but let's keep it going! Please tell your friends to like H-F Patch's Facebook page! 

Overheard on Facebook

We were sad to announce the death of 110-year-old Jane Ising on Thursday. In case you haven't seen, . Look out for an article in celebration of her amazing life sometime next week. In the mean time, here's what some of our Facebook readers had to say in response:

• Janis Cynthia Ridgway: "but the point is she made it to 110- condolences to her fam."
• Kate Duff: "What an amazing woman, and what a life to celebrate."
• Carina Lyseng: "She sounds very inspiring. Godspeed Jane."
• Seth Bransky: ‎"I've known the Ising Family for over 25 years; my condolences on the loss of a special lady."

and people's pizza passion is coming out:

• Jeanette Nichols:"Yes! Rico's!"
• Pat Frederickson:"...My vote is for 5th Quarter. Try their taco pizza. Mmmmm YUM!"
• Mary Campbell:"Mama & Me Pizza is the best!"

Voices Speak Out on H-F Patch

. So far, it seems our readers aren't too pleased:

• : "Can Metra finally retire the 50 year old train cars on the electric line? I think we pay enough now not to have to put up with leaky cars or ones with heaters/ac that dont work properly. When they do roll out the new cars, can Metra outfit them with some wifi? You know, like they do in modern industrialized nations. Fay, your absolutely right about the pre-tax benefit, it goes to show you that Congress has no desire to support public transportation. As usual, their priorities are backwards."
• : "I agree with SouthSider - it's ridiculous that Metra levies the 30% fare increase evenly across all lines, when the Electric Line running through the South Suburbs gets absolute bottom-of-the-barrel treatment in terms of quality of stations and trains, as well as station and train upkeep. Fares (and fare increases) should track the treatment and service that Metra provides to riders on any given train line. If Metra wants to continue to treat the South Side and South Suburbs with utter contempt relative to its other lines, then fares on the Electric Line should be correspondingly lower. At least riders on the other lines are paying more for more - we on the Electric Line are now paying more for LESS."
• : "The Metra staff that works for the Electric District is highly incompetent and disrespectful towards their riders. Most Conductors deliberately talk over clearly understandable automatic announcements with incomprehensible blabbering. And personnel who routinely send out trains with the wrong on-board announcements. I have take trips on other Metra lines and this kind of behavior by staff simply does not happen. Perhaps Metra is sending the Electric District it's worst employees.'"

Reviews Coming In

We’re thrilled to see some new reviews in our Patch Places directory this week. Here’s what community members are saying about local businesses:

•  rated  2 stars: “This place was pretty good when it first opened, they were customer friendly and the food was good. The last two times I have been there the service wasn't very good and the food wasn't terrific either. I was also pretty disappointed that even though we ordered two entrees for two people we had to each order extra side dishes of rice because the amount of rice you are given isn't enough for even half the entree. Half of the entree was sauce which can be good except if you have nothing to eat it with. Took so long to get the extra rice everything was cold. Seems pretty stingy to me that you can't supply your customers enough rice with the meal. Even Eat Rices carry out meals (at half the price and just as good) give you twice the amount of rice. The server seemed preoccupied and didn't even bring the tea we ordered. The place was not busy either. too bad, I think it could be a great place if there was a good customer oriented manager there.”
•  rated  5 stars: “Fantastic skillets, omelets, pancakes... BIG portions! The staff is so friendly and attentive!”

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Thanks everyone for your continued readership and support!