Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 25

• CTA says it's reached tentative agreement with operators unions for a 9.25% pay hike over life of contract (Sun-Times)
• Driver charged with hit-and-run killing of Alyssa Charles, 24, last Saturday in North Chicago (LMS)
• How to help unhoused people who are sheltering at Jeff Park Transit Center? Local leaders: It's complicated (Nadig)
• Semi driver flees after vehicle is struck by Metra train at Arlington Heights, leaves behind license plate (Sun-Times)
• Northern Illinois Food Bank brings fresh produce to Fort Sheridan Metra station (Daily Herald)
• It's that time of year again: Metra lights fires next to tracks to keep trains running in cold (Fox)
• Better Streets Chicago makes multiple news appearances today to discuss #PlowTheSidewalks campaign

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