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Can Public Transportation Survive the Pandemic? Experts Warn of ‘Death Spiral'
Passenger numbers on New York’s MTA and London’s Underground metro system initially crashed by around 95 percent, and have since recovered to only about one-third of last year’s levels. And while those numbers have rebounded, passenger numbers are likely to be lower in the near-to-medium term.
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How to Use New Ventra App
CTA, Metra and PACE launched a new app to help riders plan their public transportation trip. NBC 5’s Kye Martin shows how to use the new features.
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What to Expect Returning to Work in Phase 3
Chicago workers should expect a different commute as they return to work in likely early June. In the Loop, commuters will see streets being cleaned, restaurants using outdoor seating methods and local retailers open at limited capacities, according to Michael Edwards, president and CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance. “Since Gov. Pritzker’s stay at home order, the Loop has consistently...
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‘Do We Care About the Public?' Cities Weigh Free Public Transit Amid Rising Costs
Michelle Wu, a City Council member in Boston, wants everyone to ride for free on subways and buses that crisscross the region, NBC News reports.
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18-Month-Old Girl Found Safe After Going Missing in Chicago
An 18-month-old child who was last seen with her grandfather in Chicago Monday has gone missing, police said in a recent alert.
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You Can Still Volunteer for the 2019 BOA Chicago Marathon
They’re the unsung heroes that make race day everything it needs to be — the volunteers of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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City Officials to Replicate Last Year's Taste of Chicago Safety Plan
Officials said Wednesday that the city was confident going into the 39th annual Taste of Chicago festival with the safety and security plan from the previous year.
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What to Know Before Going to This Year's Taste of Chicago
Looking to give the Taste, well, a taste? Here’s a guide to keep you from biting off more than you can chew.
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A Look at Taste of Chicago 2019
The 39th annual Taste of Chicago kicked off Wednesday, bringing more than 80 restaurants to the city’s Grant Park. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has a look.
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Thousands in Haiti Renew Protests, Clash With Police
Thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse clashed with police Thursday as some tried to storm barriers outside the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while others sought shelter as heavy gunfire echoed in nearby streets. The demonstration came a day after Moïse broke his silence over the country’s recent unrest and rejected demands that he step down...
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‘The Thieves Don't Realize It': Mexicans Buy Fake Cellphones to Hand Over in Bus Muggings
Armed robberies have gotten so common aboard buses in Mexico City that commuters have come up with a clever if disheartening solution: Many are buying fake cellphones, to hand over to thieves instead of their real smartphones. Costing 300 to 500 pesos apiece — the equivalent of $15 to $25 — the “dummies” are sophisticated fakes: They have a startup...
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More Details Emerge After Potential Measles Exposure in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Chicago Saturday, which officials say they identified on Friday.
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Details Emerge After Potential Chicago Measles Exposure
A person with a confirmed case of measles may have exposed passengers on a Blue Line from O’Hare to UIC on Thursday. Now, the university warns students of another possible exposure that may have taken place Friday. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Chicago Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure
The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Chicago Saturday, which officials say they identified on Friday.
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Chicago Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure
The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Chicago Saturday, which officials say they identified on Friday.
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Where to Pick Up Your Packet for the 2019 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Runners will soon be arriving in Chicago to prep for the 2019 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K this weekend.
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NJ Transit Riders Outraged Over Woman's Refusal to Move Handbag off Seat
A woman refusing to take her handbag off a seat on a crowded train has sparked outrage among fellow New Jersey Transit riders.
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Dockless E-Scooters Hit Streets of Chicago
The latest app-sharable addition to the Chicago-area transportation landscape is a docklless electric scooter.
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Rioting Engulfs Paris as Anger Grows Over High French Taxes
The rumble of armored police trucks and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris on Saturday, as French riot police fought to contain thousands of yellow-vested protesters venting their anger against the government in a movement that has grown more violent by the week. A ring of steel surrounded the president’s Elysee Palace — a key destination for the...
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How to Volunteer for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and What You Need to Know
They’re the unsung heroes that make race day everything it needs to be — the volunteers of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.