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CTA Union Leader Urges Long-Term Funding Fix

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The head of the CTA rail transit workers union urges adoption of a Pennsylvanian plan which transferred tollway receipts & sales taxes to fund the beleagured mass transit authority. (135 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

Chicago Tribune Faults Governor Quinn's CTA Bailout Plan

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Piling debt upon the Regional Transportation Administration is no way to razzle dazzle the CTA out of a $300 Million operating budget shortfall, so opines the Chicago Tribune. Is Governor Patrick Quinn's plan simply manna from heaven, Windy Citizens? (305 views)... More...

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Posted 18 weeks ago

Deal Averts CTA Fare Hikes, Not $90M Service Cuts

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Crain's Greg Hinz reports that Governor Patrick Quinn, the RTA, Chicago Transit Authority, PACE & METRA officials have worked out a deal to avert fare hikes & service cuts by shifting capital funding to CTA pay day-to-day bills. (258 views)... More...

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Posted 18 weeks ago

Knife salesman cuts self in bus fall

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A self-described knife salesman suffered a self-inflicted stab wound to the leg after falling on a CTA bus. (312 views)... More...

Darryl Swint

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Posted 18 weeks ago

Thief uses CTA as a victim delivery service

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Who knew that a CTA train car pulling up was the armed robber version of a Happy Meal. As the doors opened, an armed robber hopped on, liberated an IPhone and got off the train before it moved. (138 views)... More...

Tamale Chica

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Posted 19 weeks ago

Do El line colors mean anything?

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Great synthesis of Chicago history, usability, and the economic costs of color choice. As a U of C grad I demand that the next El line be maroon. (347 views)... More...