Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 29
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• “As fatal pedestrian crashes rise, state task force aims for zero deaths” (Herald)
• Elevated Chicago and MacArthur Foundation announce inaugural Elevating Culture Near Transit Grants, investing $340,000 in 8 projects near stations
• “Metra apologizes after second day of rush hour train delays lead to overcrowding” (NBC)
• CPD: Suspect yelled, swore, punched, and robbed man early Sunday morning on Red Line, followed him off train and punched him again (ABC)
• Problematic, largely anonymous crime blog CWB Chicago: “Nearly fatal CTA attack case ends with no prison time for assailant”
• Abundant Housing Illinois announced its endorsements for 2026 March primary for Senate, Congress, Illinois Legislature, and Cook County seats
• “Loop retail vacancy drops for the second year in a row” (Crain’s)
• “CTA selling 1890s Lakeview apartment building moved to make way for new tracks” (Crain’s)
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