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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 27

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This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices.

• "Federal rules do not prevent the CTA from making smart cuts: Explaining Title VI of the Civil Rights Act" (A City That Works)

• "Extra stops on tracks for BNSF riders, and more stops on the UP West: Here's what it means for you" (Daily Herald)

• Metra launches 19th annual Safety Contest with the theme "Rail Safety is not a Game."

• What a drag! "Is CTA to blame for flooding at Chicago’s Baton Show Lounge?" (WGN)

• "I Traveled to the Chicago Triathlon with Only a Backpack. Here’s How I Did It." Spoiler: He used a Divvy cycle for the bike ride. (Triathlete)

• "Bike the Drive 2025: Ride Lake Shore Drive car-free for a cause" this Sunday 8/31 (FOX)

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