Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 10

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• Hearing on legislation for Metropolitan Mobility Act, which would combine the 4 local transit agencies, this Tuesday 9 AM at Bilandic Center, 160 N. LaSalle

• Active Trans on different ways you can support MMA: “Act now for a regionally-focused, rider-centered transit system”

• Metra seeks feedback on potentially renaming Union Pacific lines as it takes over operations with survey and meetings at downtown terminals 3/11-13

• Man in his 40s fatally struck by Blue Line train after falling on the tracks Sunday around 9:06 PM at Western stop on Forest Park branch (WGN)

• Man, 31, faces felony charges for allegedly stabbing a man, 31, Friday morning on Red Line train near Cermak-Chinatown stop (Sun-Times)

• Metra MD-W trains delayed due to vehicle stuck on tracks this morning around 5:30 AM (FOX)

“Chicagoans Mark International Women’s Day With Anti-Trump March Through Downtown” (Block Club)

“Apartments Ready For Pre-Leasing In Long-Awaited Roosevelt Square At Former ABLA Homes” (Block Club)

“New Senior Center Coming To Vacant Lot In Bronzeville” (Block Club)

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