Chicago schools, transit, public housing remain rudderless under Mayor Brandon Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson has not named permanent heads of the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Housing Authority or Chicago ...
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Avoid making these 5 big mistakes when using Chicago's CTA public transit buses

Chicago has robust public transit, and CTA has a long-running campaign to encourage courtesy and that riders are on their ...

City seeks developer proposals for vacant lot across from Red Line's southern terminal

The city is seeking proposals for turning the 2.5-acre lot into a mixed-use development including housing and retail.
Mass Transit

IL: Acting CTA chief lays out priorities after dodging fiscal cliff

Leerhsen sat down with the Tribune for a wide-ranging interview last week as she wrapped up her first year on the job.
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Transit reform measure shifts CTA control from Chicago mayor. Lawmaker says that’s an ‘asset.’

Illinois Democrats last week saved the Chicago Transit Authority from drastic cuts, and Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking further heat from public transportation advocates — but they permanently took ...
WBEZ

What’s next for Chicago-area public transit?

Say More’ explores what a $1.5 billion overhaul approved in Springfield will look like for transit riders in Chicago’s city ...
ABC 7 Chicago

CTA submits safety plan to FTA after threat of funding cuts

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Federal Transit Administration sent blistering letters last week demanding the mayor of Chicago and Gov. JB Pritzker submit a new security plan for the Chicago Transit Authority ...
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Trump administration threatens to withhold $50 million from Chicago Transit Authority, calling its plan to add police ‘materially deficient’

CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority’s plan to boost the number of police officers and K-9 guards on the city’s mass transit system is “materially deficient,” President Donald Trump’s ...