Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 26

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• Active Trans: “Please ask the IL General Assembly to fix and fund our transit system during Oct. veto session“

• Metra’s Derwinski: “This is the time of year when Metra talks about next year’s budget… To say this year will be different is a major understatement.” 

• Lake Forest riders will see more weekend trains as Metra expands Union Pacific North line service (Tribune)

• Brown Line service disrupted NW of Southport station due to minor derailment at Kimball Monday morning, no word on if passengers were on train (ABC)

• Letters: RTA shouldn’t transfer $74M from Metra, Pace to save CTA or limit number of subsidized taxi, ride-hail trips for people with disabilities (Tribune)

• Utility work underway for CTA State and Lake station renovations (CBS)

• “Since its inception in 2008, Metra’s K-9 unit has played a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of both travelers and staff.”

• “Developers Picked To Bring ‘Missing Middle’ Housing To Vacant South Side Lots” (Block Club)

• Winnemac (5030 N.) Greenway between NSCT and LFT will involve making Winnemac between Clark and Broadway one-way EB for drivers (Block Club)

• “Here Are 5 Redesign Plans For 111th Street-Bishop Ford Interchange. Help Pick The Winner” (Block Club)

• “Bike the Drive a rare car-free ride on Lake Shore Drive” this Sunday 8/31 (Daily Herald)

• Meet Me on Milwaukee car-free street event in Wicker Park 10 AM – 5 PM between North/Damen and Division/Ashland

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