Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 29
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• More coverage of new state bill to replace RTA, reduce Chicago mayor’s control of CTA, w/o funding solution (WTTW, Crain’s, NBC)
• Sun-Times: State IG’s report say CTA workers who processed cash and coins who worked only 3 days/week since 3/20, have gotten paid for 5, costing > $1M
• CBS: Metra NCS trains delayed after derailment near Antioch, no reported injuries
• WGN: “Judge’s remedial order puts City of Chicago on path to install accessible pedestrian signals”
• Little Red discotheque: “CTA and Local DJs Are Coming Back to Provide Commuters with Music and Good Sounds at the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal”
• Block Club: “What’s Happening With The Weber Spur, A 606-Style Trail A Decade In The Making?” CDOT proposed PBLs on Bryn Mawr to get you there.
• From From Outside Magazine, a guide to “The Best Places to Hike, Bike, and Swim in Chicago[land]”, including a shout-out to Heritage Bikes and Coffee.
• CDOT announces “Free ‘Learn to Ride’ Bike-Riding Classes for Adults and Kids in 2025.” Register here.
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