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Video shows man being run over by bus

Video shows man being run over by bus

He died trying to board a bus. CTA cameras captured Michael Payne's final moments, and he ended up under the bus instead of on it. (204 views)... More...
DaleyCandy      comments 12 comments      tim Posted 8 weeks ago
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CTA Transit Union Deserves No One’s Sympathy (Video)

CTA Transit Union Deserves No One’s Sympathy (Video)

A CTA Local 241 executive complains that members' pay raises have gone towards health insurance and pensions. How many unemployed Chicagoans wish they had those two things right now? (217 views)... More...
Mike Doyle      comments 3 comments      tim Posted 8 weeks ago
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CTA Talks In "Stalemate"

The CTA's president and chairman said Wednesday that the agency has a priority list to restore services due to be cut Feb. 7, should concessions agreements be reached with its unions. (108 views)... More...
DaleyCandy      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 8 weeks ago
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CTA layoffs sent to wrong people, could delay service cuts

CTA layoffs sent to wrong people, could delay service cuts

For once, a CTA screwup may end up helping transit-riders. (208 views)... More...
eagleeye58      comments 3 comments      tim Posted 8 weeks ago
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CTA Cutting Management Muscle & Fat to Save Money?

CTA Cutting Management Muscle & Fat to Save Money?

As the Chicago Transit Authority targets layoffs of non-union mangement personal to curb spending, will stratgeic leadership be sacrificed? (101 views)... More...
redmotorman      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 8 weeks ago
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Red, Blue, Purple Line CTA Passengers Stay Awake!

Red, Blue, Purple Line CTA Passengers Stay Awake!

CTA fixed rail construction work will keep passengers on their toes this weekend. (188 views)... More...
redmotorman      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 9 weeks ago
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Red Line Derailment Sends 2 To Hospital: Train Went Off Tracks Near Roosevelt Stop

Two men were taken to the hospital with injuries overnight after a CTA Red Line subway train derailed near the Roosevelt stop. (120 views)... More...
LeroyBored      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 9 weeks ago
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CTA Red Line Travels Over the Top, Skirts Derailment

CTA Red Line Travels Over the Top, Skirts Derailment

CTA Red Line motorpersons will be guiding their passengers "over the top" today as work crews restore subway service after a derailment. (88 views)... More...
redmotorman      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 9 weeks ago
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Mayor's Chief of Staff Takes Fall for Parking Meter Lease

Mayor's Chief of Staff Takes Fall for Parking Meter Lease

Chicago's fated parking meter sale may have satiated municipal lust for new revenue, but it's not enough to save the plan's architect--Mayoral Chief of Staff Paul Volpe. (105 views)... More...
qstrian      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 10 weeks ago
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Brr! Which Chicago streets have bus shelters?

RedEye looks at which Chicago streets have the most bus shelters. You may be surprised at the numbers. (90 views)... More...
tracyswartz      comments 3 comments      tim Posted 10 weeks ago
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