• Right-leaning Crain's op-ed by lobbyist, possible mayoral candidate John Kelly calls out "chronic budget problems" at CTA, doesn't mention new state funding
• "As Masked ICE Agents Arrive At O’Hare, Local Officials Express Alarm" (Block Club)
• "Driver sues over Cary police pursuit that led to crash, serious injuries" (Shaw Local)
• "Editorial: America’s airport problems need to be fixed now" (Tribune)
• "United Center owners' massive 1901 Project could get nearly $55 million property tax break" (Sun-Times)
• "Take Us Out to the Ballpark! CTA is Your Ride to the Cubs’ 2026 Home Opener"
• "Chicago women embrace 'Hot Girl Walk' trend to build confidence, community," fitness in stroll through Ping Tom Park (Sun-Times)
• "Video captures moment delivery robot crashes into CTA bus shelter in West Town" (CBS)
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