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Rail worker strike looms for Metra, not everyone’s excited for Riot Fest 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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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Metra cancels some Thursday night service as possible freight railroad worker strike looms

In anticipation of a freight railroad workers’ strike that would immediately suspend travel on four of its lines, Metra said it has been forced to limit service on some of those lines Thursday evening.

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GOP candidate Darren Bailey’s Chicago move, R. Kelly trial awaits verdict and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Metra warns of service interruptions if freight railway strike happens

Amtrak suspended routes from Chicago to Los Angeles, Chicago to Seattle, Chicago to San Francisco. It also suspended routes running from Los Angeles to San Antonio.

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Woman seriously injured when struck by Metra train in Highland Park

The incident occurred just north of downtown Highland Park near Elm Place, according to Metra officials.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot floats idea of a dome over Soldier Field

Part of the project would be funded by selling naming rights to Soldier Field in a “sensitive” way that retains the name “Soldier” in its title as a war memorial.

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A steady presence of security officers on CTA will help commuters feel better about coming back

Investing in steady security will pay us back, making us feel safe and be safe, and it will contribute to ensuring Chicago remains one of the world’s best places to live, work, and visit.

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Metra calls on riders to help it create new schedule, meet demand

“This survey will help us create schedules that do the best job possible of meeting the changing needs” of Metra riders, said Jim Derwinski, Metra’s CEO and executive director.

Chicago Sun-Times

Person struck by Metra train in Evanston

The person’s condition was not immediately known.

Chicago Sun-Times

Highland Park shooting victim Steve Straus, 88, remembered as a family man who loved the arts and Chicago

CHICAGO — Steve Straus, 88, was an exceptional joke-teller, an avid reader and a “culture vulture” who enjoyed the artistic fruits of the Art Institute and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, family members said Tuesday. Energetic beyond his years, Straus commuted on Metra five days a week to his office downtown,…

Chicago Tribune

Family of grandmother killed in Metra crash files wrongful death lawsuit

The lawsuit states that Metra should have warned its conductors to approach the crossing with caution and to look out for any vehicles stuck on the tracks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Transit agencies dangle discounts and perks to woo riders

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, ridership plummeted on Green Mountain Transit, Vermont’s largest public transit agency.

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In Cook County, governments have lost $89.7 million, letting tenants skip out on property taxes

They lease public property to businesses. Many don’t pay their taxes. And the government landlords do little to monitor this, even when the law requires it, a Sun-Times investigation finds.

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CTA board OKs new monthly pass, brings back the Cottage Grove express route

The Regional Connect Pass — if it’s approved by the Pace board — allows unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses and on Pace the entire month for travelers who have an unlimited-ride Metra monthly pass.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: May 12, 2022

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

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Family of grandmother killed in Metra crash says accident ‘preventable’ as key questions remain

Investigators say they want to know why a truck did not move off the tracks, and how Christina Lopez was thrown through the train’s window, a rare occurrence

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Metra trains on BNSF line not stopping at Clarendon Hills day after collision with semi killed a passenger

Delays were being reported on the line Thursday morning and Metra urged passengers to check its website and listen to platform announcements.

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Afternoon Edition: May 11, 2022

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

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Metra BNSF passenger killed after train strikes truck in Clarendon Hills; some service restored

The driver exited the semi before the truck was hit Wednesday morning, authorities said.

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Metra BNSF train fatally strikes pedestrian at Naperville station

Inbound train no. 1214 struck the person around 6 a.m. in the western suburb, authorities said.

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Unmasked transit: Pritzker ends mask mandates in public transportation, airports

Metra, CTA and PACE immediately say masks will no longer be required onboard trains and buses.

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Taxpayers can’t afford to have casino open the door to costly One Central mega-development

So messy is the scenario that Hard Rock and Landmark officials at their town hall turned into pretzels trying to convince people their casino proposal is not tied to the fate of One Central.

Chicago Sun-Times

Between a rock and a Hard Rock place? Casino developer hears resident gripes about traffic, crime — and looming ‘millstone’

Developers of the proposed Hard Rock Chicago casino were met by hundreds of South Loop residents concerned about more traffic, crime and noise in the neighborhood — and the prospect of another massive development next door.

Chicago Tribune

Proposed railroad merger will ‘degrade the safety and reliability’ of Chicago commuter rail: federal filing

A proposed merger between two major railroads will lead to “disruptive” delays to service on Metra, the Chicago metropolitan commuter rail system, and exacerbate safety issues for passengers, Metra said in a recent federal filing.

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