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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 26
• "Suburban legislators [including Rep. Canty], advocates tout single-fare system, TOD after passage of mass transit funding bill (Tribune)
November 26, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 25
• Person injured after reportedly walking into the side of a Metra BNSF train as it approached Aurora Station Monday afternoon, disrupting train service (NBC)
November 25, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 24
• RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, and there's a virtual regional budget hearing 12/4, 4-6 PM. Register here.
November 24, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 21
• Central Area Plan 20245 calls for a new Madison Street Pink Line station near United Center (Block Club)
November 21, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 20
• Man, 50, who burned woman, 26, on 'L' faces federal terrorism charges. Prosecutor: She was "minding her own business" when attacked. (CBS)
November 20, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 19
• Man, 45, in custody after allegedly pouring liquid on woman, 26, lighting it Monday on train near Clark/Lake, possible ties to Friday City Hall arson (ABC)
November 19, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 18
• Illinois Policy doubles down on transit bill opposition, calling for "reform, not just revenue" in 2 new articles, although that's the slogan and reality of the bill
November 18, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 17
• "Add your voice to thank lawmakers [who voted for SB 2111] for standing up for riders—and urge those who voted 'no' to do better next time." (Active Trans)
November 17, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 14
• Metra board approved $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 with no fare increases or service cuts. It also approved a $515.3 million capital plan.
November 14, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 13
• Finally! National coverage of the surprising early-morning 10/31 passage of Illinois' robust transit reform/funding bill, the "Halloween Miracle" (Governing)
November 13, 2025