Today’s Headlines for Friday, April 24
• “Chicago to break ground on long-awaited Red Line extension project” (Fox)
• “CTA Yellow Line train derails on North Side; Red, Purple line service also impacted, officials say” (ABC)
• “Man wanted for public indecency on CTA Brown Line train, Chicago police say” (ABC)
• “Multiple suburban Metra trains canceled during morning rush hour for ‘mechanical problems'” (NBC)
• “Metra and Chicago Fire FC Announce Marketing Partnership”
• “Bike the Drive: Most have experienced Lake Shore Drive in gridlock traffic, but when have you been able to enjoy lakefront beauty from the comfort of your bike?” (Time Out)
• “While This April Weather Has Been Erratic and Unpredictable You Can Always Rely On CTA to Get You to Your Destination”
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