Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 2

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By John Greenfield

8:52 AM CST on February 2, 2022

USDOT: Metra will receive a $513.6 million from the American Rescue Plan fund (Trains.com)
Blue Line attackers hit sleeping man with a bat, stabbed him, bit him, and robbed him (OakPark.com)
Winter storm brings cancellations to Amtrak service in Midwest (Trains.com)
Delays reported on CTA Green, Red, Purple, Brown trains and buses amid winter storm (Wednesday Journal)
Loyola Phoenix takes a deep dive into the progress of the Red & Purple Modernization project
Yesterday Metra launched $6 three-zone Day Pass, and $10 All-Day Pass became Ventra App-only (CBS)
Suburban officials worry proposed CP and Kansas City Southern merger could double train traffic (Tribune)
The city is planting free trees for those who request them in the 2nd Ward (Block Club)

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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

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