Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 19
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• Driver who killed Anakin Perez, 9, Thursday around 7:40 AM in front of McNair Elementary in Austin, ticketed. Parents want more crossing guards. (Block Club)
• USDOT chief “threatens to pull CTA funding over safety concerns” (CBS)
• “CTA union leader calls for dedicated transit police after string of attacks on workers” (CBS)
• Man, 42, charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing a man, 51, off Washington Blue platform Wednesday around 5 PM, no word on injuries (FOX)
• CPD released images man, 25-30, suspected in beating of 2 other passengers after argument on bus Thursday near Jackson/Western (CBS)
• It’s not worth risking your life to catch a train! “Hinsdale police released video of a commuter crawling under a stopped train to make it on board.” (ABC)
• …But Metra, please make it easier to know which side of platform you need to catch your train on. As discussed in this SBC post, it’s often non-obvious.
• USDOT claws $675,000 away from downstate McLean County bike-walk trail, claiming the project is “no longer a priority” (25 News)
• “From Steering A Bus To Splitting Iron, CTA Workers Show Off Skills At Annual Jamboree” (Block Club)
• “Chase Away the Clouds of September on CTA As You Travel to Fun Festivities”
• Park(ing) Day celebration (technically today) taking place tomorrow, Sat. 9/20, noon to 8 PM, 1763 West Berteau Ave., brewery parking lots in North Center
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