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Security guard shot at Red Line station in Chatham

He suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and was hospitalized in critical condition.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTA bus supervisor shot, witness returns fire after crash in Archer Heights

The shooting happened during a ‘disturbance’ following a CTA bus crash near 47th Street and Archer Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Marathon street closures, transit service changes begin this week

Street closures have already begun for this year’s race, and CTA and Metra have started adding train and bus service.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Criticism of Red Line extension is off-base

The Red Line extension will provide Chicago’s South Side with the high-frequency, accessible and affordable rapid transit service people deserve.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barcelona under investigation for ‘active bribery’ of referees

Barcelona are under investigation for ‘active bribery’ as part of corruption probe spanning two decades

The Independent UK

Parts of CTA Blue Line on Near West Side to close this weekend as construction continues

The Clinton, UIC-Halsted and Racine stations will be closed between 10 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Monday. The Racine station will reopen Oct. 8.

Chicago Sun-Times

Back-channel talks with China exist, but there is little progress: Tibetan leader

In an interview to The Hindu, Sikyong Penpa Tsering said that the CTA backs the Dalai Lama’s call for the “Middle Way” that demands more autonomy from China, but not independence

The Hindu

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CTA to begin Red and Purple project’s final stage in Lake View

The final phase begins in October with the replacement of northbound tracks between Belmont and Cornelia avenues. Construction goes through 2025.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Red Line extension advances, a cheaper way hides in plain sight

The CTA’s $3.7 billion plan to extend rail service to 130th Street overlaps rail service already in place.

Chicago Sun-Times

Leaving the station? Asia on Argyle sign and pagoda come down with Red Line renovations

The 10-year-old sign, with its lowercase letters in sans serif font, has drawn mixed reviews in the Uptown neighborhood. “This looks like a ransom note that was cut and pasted from a magazine,” one social media commenter wrote.

Chicago Sun-Times

Riot Fest Day 2: Viagra Boys bring the laughs, fans crowd surf to Corey Feldman

Everything about Riot Fest breathes “made in Chicago, by Chicagoans” — from the Goose Island Beer Company setting up their bar in a retired CTA train car to the vendor booths for Liar’s Club and Reggie’s.

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds make $2B commitment to CTA Red Line extension

After 50 years of baby steps, the promise Mayor Richard J. Daley made when he opened the 95th Street station in 1969 is nearing the finish line.

Chicago Sun-Times

Metra Rock Island services shut down following derailment near La Salle Street Station

The train was carrying about 600 passengers but no injuries were reported.

Chicago Sun-Times

Parents of young magnet school students say losing busing is a ‘crushing crisis’ for them

CPS officials said this month that they still had not caught up with the bus driver shortage despite increasing driver wages and hosting several job fairs.

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With more investment, we can make public transit better for everyone

Increasing funding is key if public transit is going to adapt, attract more riders, expand access, grow our economy, and combat climate change, the head of the Regional Transportation Authority writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPD officer gets one-year suspension for role in 2020 shooting of unarmed man on Red Line platform

Former Supt. David Brown had recommended Officers Bernard Butler and Melvina Bogard be fired. Bogard resigned from CPD before a disciplinary hearing was held.

Chicago Sun-Times

107-year-old Lake Street Bridge getting major renovations in 2024

Changes include replacing the bridge over the Chicago River. Traffic will be detoured, and the CTA Green and Pink line trains will be shut down during two, 12-day periods.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools facing bus driver shortage just weeks before classes resume

The school district is prioritizing rides for students with special needs or who are homeless. Students in magnet or selective-enrollment programs will get free CTA rides.

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CTA to celebrate vintage railcars’ 100th ‘birthday’ with a ride around the Loop

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the CTA will run historic 4000-series cars from its Heritage Fleet around the Loop L in celebration of their 100th service anniversary.

The National (Scotland)

Four key points on citizenship in an independent Scotland from the new white paper

HERE are the key takeaways from the new Citizenship in an independent Scotland paper ...

Chicago Sun-Times

Blue Line stations on Near West Side to close Sunday for improvements

The Clinton, UIC-Halsted and Racine stations will be closed until late August beginning at 3 a.m. Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shot leaving Orange Line station in New City; 1 held

A man was exiting the CTA Orange Line station when he was shot, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTA ridership is picking up

May was the best month for CTA ridership since the pandemic, with 24.3 million rides. The agency has launched an interactive dashboard that lets customers track the agency’s performance metrics.

Chicago Sun-Times

DUI, reckless homicide charges for driver in wrong-way CTA bus crash that killed Chicago woman celebrating birthday

Charice Rush, 37, was out with friends after a late night of celebrating her birthday when the car she was riding in drove the wrong way on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, colliding with a CTA bus about 6 a.m. Sunday.

The Hindu

China protests Dalai Lama meeting with visiting U.S. officials

Last week, Ms. Zeya attended birthday celebrations for the Dalai Lama’s 88th birthday, organised by the “Office of Tibet in Washington” as well. Read more on The Hindu

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