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Ghost buses and trains haunt Chicagoans, Pritzker’s presidential poll numbers 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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Buses, trains still ghosting commuters

Commuters Take Action, a coalition of riders bitter about being ghosted by buses and trains, say complaints of no-show buses have remained the same since CTA unveiled its “Meeting the Moment” plan.

Chicago Sun-Times

Planning commissioner gets an earful about Lightfoot’s plan to create second transit TIF to bankroll Red Line South extension

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing for a final City Council vote on her financing plan before Dec. 31 to meet the requirement for federal matching funds. But it could be a rough ride, judging from the earful Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox got about the project while testifying at…

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Delay sought in CTA vote on $41 million fare box contract

An Elk Grove Village firm that makes fare boxes says CTA selection process gives other firms an unfair advantage.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sony VPL-XW5000ES

Sony has finally managed to install laser lighting in its entry level 4K projector, with predictably irresistible results.

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Man struck, killed by Red Line train in Edgewater

The man, whose age is unknown, jumped in front of the train late Friday afternoon in the 1100 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man accused of punching CTA bus driver after refusing to pay fare

Treshon Kates, 20, allegedly punched the driver four to five times about 9:50 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of East 67th Street.

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Proposed Medicare cuts will make it harder for doctors to provide necessary health care

With lower reimbursement for Medicare services, practices will be under pressure to cut back on the number of Medicare patients they serve, limit services or reduce investment in technology.

Chicago Sun-Times

Medinah Temple casino won’t have big impact on River North traffic, says report; alderperson dismisses it as ‘thin gruel’

Ald. Brendan Reilly has led opposition against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan for a temporary gambling house in his ward, and he’s skeptical of the traffic study, which was commissioned by Bally’s.

Chicago Sun-Times

George Skelton: Newsom breaks from fellow Democrats and aligns with the enemy on Lyft-backed Prop. 30

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This is very rare: a California governor on the opposite side of his state party on a major public policy issue.

Los Angeles Times

Chicago area transit systems reach pre-pandemic milestone with combined 1 million weekday riders

“It’s heartening to see ridership consistently increase and break records, and we’re committed to continuing to improve the system,” said Leanne Redden, executive director of the Regional Transportation Authority.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pace to end some bus transfer fees, introduce new passes under proposed 2023 budget

Pace would introduce Pace-CTA passes offering unlimited rides between both agencies for one or three days, under plan. The one-day pass would be $5, and the three-day pass would be $15.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTA President Carter is a no-show, again

The CTA, to be blunt, is in a crisis. Carter’s absence at a City Council committee meeting does a great disservice to council members, to CTA customers and to Chicago taxpayers

Chicago Sun-Times

Man charged with fatal stabbing at Loop CTA stop said victim ‘might still be alive’ if he hadn’t struggled: prosecutors

Anthony Rawls Jr., 28, faces felony counts of first-degree murder and armed robbery in the Sept. 6 attack. He was denied bail Wednesday.

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Illinois governor signing disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is signing a disaster proclamation to secure resources for the asylum-seekers bused to Illinois from Texas and has deployed 75 National Guard members to assist with the logistics of receiving the migrants, he announced Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

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 Tribune

Illinois governor signs disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas

Chicago Sun-Times

‘A scheduling challenge.’ With new limits on canceling days off, Chicago’s top cop outlines plan for a usually violent Labor Day weekend

Supt. David Brown said he is moving some officers from desks to the streets to make as many cops as possible visible in the neighborhoods, on the CTA and even on the water.

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Student, family attacked outside 95th Street Red Line station: ‘I don’t feel safe in my community, and that sucks’

Police said 10 people began beating a teenager, and when a mother and daughter intervened, people in the group attacked them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Murders and shootings in Chicago were down again in August, but carjackings and CTA crime remained higher than last year

At least 66 people were murdered in the city last month, down from 80 a year ago. And at least 384 people were shot compared to 475 last August.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police say man stabbed during robbery at Red Line station in Loop, but CTA says video shows no attack there

The attack happened early Sunday in the 100 block of North State Street, according to Chicago police

Chicago Sun-Times

Endorsement should be earned, not given away with political hints at public press conferences

As Chicagoans prepare to deliberate and consider who is to be their next choice for mayor, it is imperative that they consider how candidates are endorsed and if an endorsement from one organization actually represents that organization’s members.

Chicago Sun-Times

After decades of riding CTA, here’s what I learned about staying safe

I can offer this advice that echoes a former professor: Be aware of your surroundings, be sure of yourself and be brave of heart.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTA signs $30 million contract to bring K-9 units back to rail system

Teams will consist of two unarmed guards working with a dog to complement the existing security presence on CTA property.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTA to install 1,300 tactile signs on bus stops to help riders with visual impairments

The No. 20 Madison route features the new signs but crews will add them along 11 other routes over the next few months.

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