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Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 21

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• "Metra UP-W service disrupted after vehicle struck by train near Winfield Station" (ABC)

• "2 shot, including 13-year-old boy, on CTA Red Line train on South Side, Chicago police say" (ABC)

• "CTA workers' union raises safety concerns after recent incidents" (WGN)

• "Pace Achieves Double-Digit Ridership Growth as Service Enhancements Drive Success"

• "Escape from the Coldest Days of the Year [???] With CTA -- Your Most Affordable and Convenient Ride"

• "Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month" (Lawndale News)

• "Fern Hill Plan To Redevelop Part Of Old Town Clears Major Hurdle" (Block Club)

• "DMV Adding Appointments As Real ID Requirement Looms: 'We Don’t Want People Freaking Out" (Block Club)

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