Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 27

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• “Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Transportation must stop withholding over $3 billion dollars from the CTA.” (WBEZ)

• Trib’s Sheridan: Only 5 alders showed up for hearing w/ CTA, whose leaders were ready to face questions, but they couldn’t start meeting (Bluesky, Twitter)

• “New Illinois bill would require [reckless] drivers to install speed-limiting devices” (My Stateline)

• “State Street Bridge Reopens Downtown Friday After Nearly A Year Of Repairs” (Block Club)

• “New City Effort Will Bring Pop-Ups To West Side Retail Strips Hurt By Flooding” (Block Club)

• Board of Trustees of NICTD will meet in Executive Session on Mon., 3/30, 10 AM at office in Chesterton, IN (South Shore Line)

• For Chicago Fire match taking Sat. 4/4 at Soldier Field, South Shore Line plans to stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station

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