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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 12

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Transit Fiscal Cliff

We asked Mayor Johnson about the transit win, Leerhsen’s future, saving the bus station, and whether he’ll send a care package to Philly

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NITA celebrate? Hailing a historic win: the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and $1.5B in funding to save and upgrade service

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Another one rides the bus: Johnson administration announces they will permanently save Greyhound station by purchasing and rehabbing it

Transit Fiscal Cliff

“Trib-splaining”: Lawmakers, CTAction clap back against yet another naysaying Tribune editorial about the transit reform/funding bill

Transit Fiscal Cliff

CTA Board approves budget, lauds transit bill’s passage. Car activist Romanelli makes a disingenuous Grand Avenue bus lane proposal.

November 12, 2025
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Partying like it’s 2026: Officials and dozens of advocates celebrated next year’s rosier transit picture, talked BRT, over pints at Beguile Brewery

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We haven’t saved transit yet: What comes after the fiscal cliff

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Myron Levin’s documentary “Power Trip” looks at the the media culture around dangerous driving. Join SBC for a screening on Sunday 11/16.

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Lovefest at today’s RTA board meeting, as directors nix 2026 fare hikes, agency prepares to ride off into sunset to make way for NITA

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