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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