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As a nurse practitioner, I want CTA stations to have Narcan to prevent opioid overdoses

The American Heart Association recommends public access to Narcan kits at select public transit locations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

Man stabbed during fight at Roosevelt station in Dearborn Park

The man, 40, was in a fight with a male about 4:40 a.m. on the platform of the Roosevelt station in the 1100 block of South State Street when he was stabbed in the back, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

CTA employee found dead on train tracks at station in Loop, officials say

The employee was found about 1:50 a.m. on the tracks at the LaSalle/Van Buren station and was pronounced dead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Police searching for 3 people in weekend attack on CTA bus in West Garfield Park that killed teen and wounded man

The shooting happened around 1:20 p.m. Sunday when the three boarded the bus in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road armed with an assault-style rifle and a handgun, according to police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2022

1 killed, 1 wounded after gunmen open fire on CTA bus in West Garfield Park

Two armed males entered the bus in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road, walked to the back and began shooting at two people on board, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2022

17-year-old boy among 3 people killed by gunfire in Chicago Thursday, two 13-year-old boys among 13 others wounded

One person was killed and three others were wounded in a mass shooting in Gresham.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

‘Cap the Ike’ still on town’s wish list despite cost and complexity

Oak Park has long kicked around the idea of building landscaped decks over parts of I-290 and there could finally be federal money to help it get started.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 13, 2022

Video shows Chicago commuter jumping onto tracks to save man who fell: ‘I could feel the shocks’

Anthony Perry, 20, was later rewarded with a new car for his life-saving act of bravery

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

In Cook County, governments have lost $89.7 million, letting tenants skip out on property taxes

They lease public property to businesses. Many don’t pay their taxes. And the government landlords do little to monitor this, even when the law requires it, a Sun-Times investigation finds.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022

CTA board OKs new monthly pass, brings back the Cottage Grove express route

The Regional Connect Pass — if it’s approved by the Pace board — allows unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses and on Pace the entire month for travelers who have an unlimited-ride Metra monthly pass.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022