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Crime is a top issue for Chicago voters. Mayoral candidates Vallas and Johnson offer sharp contrasts to public safety

CHICAGO — The Monday after making it into the Chicago mayoral runoff, Brandon Johnson stood in the heart of the Loop by hulking CTA “L” columns that gleamed with a coat of morning rainfall as sharply dressed commuters hustled down the staircase.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 15, 2023

Riders on Brown and Purple Line evacuated along catwalk over Chicago River when their train loses power at Wells and Wacker

The riders were on a Purple Line Express train when the tracks lost power near the Merchandise Mart. Service on the line was stopped between Armitage and the Loop and shuttle buses were used, according to the CTA.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023

Harness the power of in-season citrus at Chicago smoothie, juice bars

We visited seven Chicago smoothie and juice bars to sample some fruit-filled goodness.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023

Biden proposed budget, subject to negotiation with GOP, includes $350 million for CTA Red Line expansion

Illinois Democrats Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Mike Quigley - have been pushing for the funds to extend the CTA’s Red Line on the South Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

These 1970s CTA cars have gone off the rails — and are for sale — in West Virginia

The 2400-series CTA rail cars have been listed for $35,000 on Facebook Marketplace. But you have to go get them — and they weigh 54,000 pounds apiece.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

Man wounded in shooting on CTA bus in Chatham

The man was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

CTA adapting to keep electric buses running during Chicago winters

The CTA started experimenting with electric buses in 2014, and has developed a system it thinks will work as the transit authority moves to an all-electric fleet by 2040.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023

Commentary: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate

One thing is clear from the mayoral election: The people of Chicago want reform. That’s why we saw such a large number of candidates enter the race against a one-term mayor and why there were more than twice as many early votes counted than in 2019.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 4, 2023

In Chicago, adapting electric buses to winter’s challenges

The No. 66 bus rattles just like a regular diesel bus on Chicago's west side, but no one seems to notice the high-pitched whine of the electric motor that makes it go

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

Setting the agenda for the next mayor

Like other Chicagoans, we have ideas about what the next mayor should do. Here’s some of what’s on our to-do list.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023