NEW: The Chicago City Council rejects a bid to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. Ald. Daniel La Spata, watching the vote here, said the lower speeds would save lives. But opponents said the effort was a money grab and shared equity concerns before the 21 to 28 vote.

Mood: The CTA has a sign directing you to a closed sidewalk. I injured my foot and had to crawl up steps. The Red line smells like piss.

Fiscal crisis.

A $71 million renovation permit issued yesterday for the Metra Electric Line

"A director shall not be eligible for pay for a month if the director is absent from any regularly scheduled meeting, unless due to illness or an emergency."

Pace board was all mayors of burbs - New is 1 Gov, 2 City, 3 Cook, 5 Other counties

This weekend, dozens of Chicago Tribune journalists will be on standby as huge protests promise to arise in our city. At the same time, many of us will be organizing to fight buyouts. Our work is essential to democracy, and it's under attack. I'm grateful for my union today.

My cta bus has a back to school free ride ad up from 2024 with Aug 26 start date.

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