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Today’s Headlines for Monday August 11
• Commuter Rail Coalition: "Troubled financial situation of Chicago transit agencies isn’t a new development, or result of mismanagement." (Sun-Times)
August 11, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 8
• Sun-Times looks at the case of Ava Hudson, a transgender bus driver, 27, who ended her life a year ago at a Blue Line station in her CTA uniform.
August 8, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 7
• ATA: "Coalition calls for a CDOT leader focused on equitable and sustainable mobility." Activists opposed last year's pick of Tom "Master of Potholes" Carney.
August 7, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 6
• Local transit fares haven't gone up since 2018, so with inflation a $2.50 'L' ride would cost $3.20. RTA: Hikes are coming in October agency budgets (Crain's)
August 6, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 5
• Sen. Curran, whose SW-suburban district has many transit-dependent voters, says $1.50 retail/resto delivery fee to fund transit would be an unfair (Tribune)
August 5, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 4
• Springfield politics blog Capitolfax mentioned our interview with Senate President Don Harmon on what's going on with transit funding negotiations
August 4, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 1
• Ex-"The Straight Dope" guy and Red Line Extension naysayer Ed Zotti criticizes the transit reform governance in the bill that passed IL Senate (Crain's)
August 1, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 31
• "[Transportation] committee urges CTA to crack down on smoking on trains and buses" (CBS)
July 31, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, July 30
• "Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park Will Go Car-Free Once A Month This Fall" (Block Club)
July 30, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 29
• Block Club: On its 10th anniversary, Bloomingdale Trail has increased "access to the outdoors while contributing to rising property values and gentrification."
July 29, 2025