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CTA chief says Ghost Bus fixes are coming, won’t commit to meeting with City Council

In a talk with the Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board, CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. acknowledges the transit agency’s shortcomings, defends decisions to address them.

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City Council member wants to compel regular testimony from CTA president

The Transportation Committee has repeatedly summoned transit agency leader Dorval Carter Jr., but he has ignored them, sending underlings instead.

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CTA updating rail schedules; says goal is improving trackers, service

CTA has been inundated with complaints from riders, and elected officials over unreliable service, inaccurate transit trackers and extended wait times for trains.

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Embattled CPD Supt. David Brown takes his turn on City Council hot seat

“I’ve been here for two-and-a-half years. It feels like 10,” Brown tells alderpersons at a City Council budget hearing.

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An immigrant’s struggle for stability in Chicago, CTA’s new budget and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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What can convince Chicagoans to rely less on cars? City aims to make ‘transit-oriented development’ the answer

In the illustration, a sun-splashed residential block is lined with spindly trees as tall as the buildings, a bike lane bustles with riders, people cross the street by foot or wheelchair — and there’s not a driver in sight. “Make streets safer for Chicagoans who walk, bike, roll and ride,”…

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CTA avoids service cuts, fare hikes under proposed $1.8 billion budget

The CTA also released a $3.4 billion, five-year capital improvement plan which looks to invest in major projects such as the Red Line extension and modernize CTA’s bus fleet and railroad cars.

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Better scheduling is fix for CTA’s problem with ghost buses, trains

Ghost trains and buses are far more common on weekends than weekdays, even though weekends are becoming “peak” times. Why not adjust scheduling to meet riders’ needs?

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CTA has work to do to get past line in the sand over Red Line extension

No matter how potentially vital the Red Line extension may be, the CTA must help its case for getting the money by better tending to the system as it exists now.

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Ghost buses and trains haunt Chicagoans, Pritzker’s presidential poll numbers and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Buses, trains still ghosting commuters

Commuters Take Action, a coalition of riders bitter about being ghosted by buses and trains, say complaints of no-show buses have remained the same since CTA unveiled its “Meeting the Moment” plan.

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Planning commissioner gets an earful about Lightfoot’s plan to create second transit TIF to bankroll Red Line South extension

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing for a final City Council vote on her financing plan before Dec. 31 to meet the requirement for federal matching funds. But it could be a rough ride, judging from the earful Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox got about the project while testifying at…

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Delay sought in CTA vote on $41 million fare box contract

An Elk Grove Village firm that makes fare boxes says CTA selection process gives other firms an unfair advantage.

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Sony has finally managed to install laser lighting in its entry level 4K projector, with predictably irresistible results.

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Man struck, killed by Red Line train in Edgewater

The man, whose age is unknown, jumped in front of the train late Friday afternoon in the 1100 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago police said.

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Man accused of punching CTA bus driver after refusing to pay fare

Treshon Kates, 20, allegedly punched the driver four to five times about 9:50 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of East 67th Street.

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Proposed Medicare cuts will make it harder for doctors to provide necessary health care

With lower reimbursement for Medicare services, practices will be under pressure to cut back on the number of Medicare patients they serve, limit services or reduce investment in technology.

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Medinah Temple casino won’t have big impact on River North traffic, says report; alderperson dismisses it as ‘thin gruel’

Ald. Brendan Reilly has led opposition against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan for a temporary gambling house in his ward, and he’s skeptical of the traffic study, which was commissioned by Bally’s.

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George Skelton: Newsom breaks from fellow Democrats and aligns with the enemy on Lyft-backed Prop. 30

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This is very rare: a California governor on the opposite side of his state party on a major public policy issue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago area transit systems reach pre-pandemic milestone with combined 1 million weekday riders

“It’s heartening to see ridership consistently increase and break records, and we’re committed to continuing to improve the system,” said Leanne Redden, executive director of the Regional Transportation Authority.

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Pace to end some bus transfer fees, introduce new passes under proposed 2023 budget

Pace would introduce Pace-CTA passes offering unlimited rides between both agencies for one or three days, under plan. The one-day pass would be $5, and the three-day pass would be $15.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTA President Carter is a no-show, again

The CTA, to be blunt, is in a crisis. Carter’s absence at a City Council committee meeting does a great disservice to council members, to CTA customers and to Chicago taxpayers

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Man charged with fatal stabbing at Loop CTA stop said victim ‘might still be alive’ if he hadn’t struggled: prosecutors

Anthony Rawls Jr., 28, faces felony counts of first-degree murder and armed robbery in the Sept. 6 attack. He was denied bail Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois governor signing disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is signing a disaster proclamation to secure resources for the asylum-seekers bused to Illinois from Texas and has deployed 75 National Guard members to assist with the logistics of receiving the migrants, he announced Wednesday.

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After experiencing ‘ghost’ buses firsthand, mayoral challenger Kam Buckner unveils transportation plan

Buckner wants to improve service, add dedicated bus lanes and possibly a new Metra line.

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