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CTA Reaches Tentative Deal With 12 Labor Unions
The five-year agreement covers more than 1,200 workers in 12 unions but doesn't include CTA bus drivers or motormen. Read »
CTA Unveils $203M Plan for New Wilson Station
The Chicago Transit Authority's Wilson Red Line station is one of the most traveled stops on the North Side and considered to be among those "L" stops in need of the most help and repair. Read »
CTA Program Gives 500 CPS Students Free Rides
No such thing as a free ride in Chicago? That won't be true for some students on the CTA. The new Free Fare Card Pilot program announced Monday will allow 500 CPS students at five high schools to ride public... Read »
CTA Invests $205M in Facility Repairs
CTA bus and rail facilities will receive a $205 million makeover beginning in 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced the plans on Tuesday, saying the upgrade is the “first ever on... Read »
New Morgan CTA Station Officially Opens
Mayor Rahm Emanuel officially opened new Morgan 'L' station Thursday. Read »
CTA Doubles Security Cameras at 'L' Stops
A CTA security plan Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA president Forrest Claypool announced in June to double the amount of security cameras and increase police presence has wrapped six weeks early. Nearly 1,500 cameras... Read »
Emanuel, Quinn Announce $1 Billion CTA Plan
Chicago's signature rail line, the CTA's Red Line is about to get a whole lot better, officials say.In a rare joint appearance, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced a $1... Read »
CTA Unveils New LED Bus Tracker Signs
Displays will provide arrival times for the next four buses to help riders plan their trips and reduce wait times. "We finally have the technology to do what is right to serve the commuter, not to serve the... Read »
100 CTA Stations to Get 'Facelift': Emanuel
100 stations will be cleaned, repaired and painted during the next 12 months via a new CTA renewal project, partly funded by savings gained from transit authority cuts. Read »
Will Forrest Claypool Slash Jobs?
Forrest Claypool's job cutting has ruined his political ambitions. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
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Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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