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Shooting reported at Kansas City Chiefs victory rally, multiple injured

Discover breaking news from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory celebration as police investigate a reported shooting at Union Station. Multiple peop...

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Kansas City shooting was not an act of terrorism or homegrown violence, say police

The city's chief of police told reporters Thursday that the shooting, which left one person dead and 22 others injured, "appeared to be a dispute between several people that ended in gun violence."

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1 dead, up to 15 injured in shooting at Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade

One person is dead and up to 15 are injured from the shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade Wednesday

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LOOK: Union Station lit in red ahead of Chiefs’ playoff matchup vs. Dolphins

Union Station was lit in red ahead of the #Chiefs' playoff matchup against the #Dolphins on Saturday.

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From new skyscrapers to Union Station redesign plans, 2024 will be a busy year for architecture

Bally’s planned casino and the fate of the Century and Consumers buildings are among the five architectural projects worth watching as this new year progresses.

Chicago Sun-Times

Metra passengers left high and dry waiting for special New Year’s Eve train that departed early

The 1:15 a.m. train scheduled to leave Chicago Union Station left 20 minutes early following what Metra said was a miscommunication with BNSF and the crew. It forced dozens to order ride-hail cars that cost upward of $100.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amtrak looking for input on Union Station concourse redesign

The passenger rail service is seeking public feedback on how to improve services in Chicago. In December, Union Station was awarded $93 million for upgrades.

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West Loop homeless encampment will be cleared, Ald. Conway says

The area, adjacent to Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center, gets heavy foot traffic from commuters, and neighbors have said they’ve witnessed daytime drug-dealing and drug use.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s Union Station to get $93 million for upgrades

The federal grant allotted is less than the $873 million the railroad sought and won’t address Amtrak’s wish list of track improvements outside the station.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amtrak holiday ridership back above pre-pandemic levels as grant to improve Union Station appears on track

So many riders are hitting the rails that the railroad has added trains and extra cabs to them, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner says.

Chicago Sun-Times

$1 billion plan to improve Union Station infrastructure needs quick signature from Biden

It’s time for President Biden — whose fondness for train travel earned him the nickname “Amtrak Joe” — to do his part for Chicago and sign off on money that will benefit millions of riders every year.

Chicago Sun-Times

New Union Station entrance opens on Clinton Street

Amtrak plans to open a food court near the new entrance. The food hall project was delayed by COVID-19.

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LOOK: Union Station lit up overnight for Red Wednesday

Union Station was lit up in #Chiefs red overnight to celebrate the start of Kansas City's 2023 season.

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Chicago restaurants see drop in business amid heat wave

Restaurants near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center typically draw many commuters, but business slowed as temps hit 100 degrees Thursday.

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Holiday plans? Polar Express at Union Station train tickets go on sale

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Canal Street closes outside Union Station for 18 months of construction

Crews will tear apart the street that’s technically a viaduct that doubles as the roof of the popular station.

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Democratic leaders seek $837 million in federal funding to revamp Chicago’s Union Station

If approved, efforts to modernize Union Station would cut travel times, increase capacity, improve platforms, and connect O’Hare Airport to McCormick Place, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Another bus carrying dozens of migrants from Texas arrived Saturday at LA

Another bus carrying dozens of migrants from Texas arrived at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of the governor and taxpayers of the Lone Star State.

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Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce provided input for Chiefs’ Super Bowl rings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walked Thursday’s red carpet at Union Station proudly flashing his Super Bowl LIV championship ring.

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As Rail Riders Disappear, the Feds Want To Spend $8.8 Billion Expanding a Rail Station

The rail lines servicing Washington, D.C.'s Union Station are carrying as little as a quarter of their pre-pandemic ridership. Officials still want to triple the station's capacity.

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WATCH: Texans QB C.J. Stroud takes the stage at 2023 NFL draft

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ecstatic when he took the stage at Union Station in Kansas City at the 2023 NFL draft.

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2023 NFL draft: See the full order of picks for all seven rounds

Here's the complete selection order for all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL draft from Kansas City's downtown area, surrounding Union Station, and the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

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How to watch Round 1 of the 2023 NFL draft: Time, TV and streaming info

Everything you need to know in order to watch, listen, or stream the 2023 NFL draft.

The Independent UK

Kansas City ready for NFL draft spotlight on Union Station

Bryce Young wrapped up in a blanket, fighting off the cold on a crisp morning in downtown Kansas City, where 24 hours later he is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

The Independent UK

NFL draft a boon for cities, teams since it hit the road

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will step to the podium on Thursday on a giant stage in front of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, to announce the No. 1 pick

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