Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 30
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• “Illinois leaders rip ‘public relations stunt’ day after Border Patrol agents patrolled busy Chicago streets” (Tribune)
• Internet cheers food delivery worker who yelled “F— Trump!” at ICE agents on Wavker Drive, and evaded them, Keystone Cops-style, by e-bike. (We Are Mitú)
• “‘Extensive delays’ expected on Metra BNSF trains due to ‘operational incident’ (NBC)
• Green and Pink service will continue while Lake St. bridge is closed for 2 years of repairs, except 2 shutdowns in fall 2026 spring 2027 (Sun-Times)
“5-Story Apartment Building Coming To Uptown’s Our Lady Of Lourdes School Lot” (Block Club)
• Metra rock Island District Train No. 427, departing from LaSalle Street Station at 5:35 p.m., this evening, will include a cafe car with free snacks (NBC)
• CTA marks 78th anniversary on Th 10/1, from 11 AM to 1 PM with rides on 1920s-era vintage cars on inner Loop Elevated, making all stops, fare required
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