Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, February 16
- Snowstorm and switching problems cause delays on multiple CTA lines (NBC)
- Snow also caused delays on Metra lines, grounded planes, and clogged roads (Tribune)
- Metra UP-W bused travelers after freight train derailment in West Chicago (ABC)
- Driver rear-ended state trooper on I-55 in Joliet, seriously injuring him (Sun-Times)
- Here’s how to get shoveling help after the blizzard (Block Club)
- Side streets are close to impassible during blizzard — unless you’re biking (CBS)
- Lightfoot asks for patience with side-street plowing (Block Club)
- CTA offering college scholarships through Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund (Fox)
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