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The CTA also moved forward with its proposed 2009 budget, which includes across-the-board fare increases. Riders say they're not happy with the plan.
9 hours ago | By Amy Lee
A transit authority proposed fare increase would have commuters digging deeper into their wallets. Officials say they need more money because of of the spiraling cost to run the public transit system.
1 day ago | By Amy Lee
Artist Chris Drew is trying to rally opponents of a city law that requires artists who wish to sell items with a message to obtain a permit and submit copies of their work in advance.
1 day ago | By Megan Cottrell
Twenty new schools will be opened in Chicago over the next two years, public school officials say. School officials also approved a plan to open a LGBT friendly high school in 2009-2010.
1 day ago | By Paul D. Bowker
Chicago city council members unanimously approve an historic deal to lease Midway Airport to a private operator for 99 years. The deal will bring the city $2.5 billion.
1 day ago | By Amy Lee
Residents affected by the storm of Sept. 13 and 14 can file for aid at a new Federal Emergency Management Administration office in Albany Park.
2 days ago | By Craig Kanalley
Dozens of Chicago college students are getting a unique chance to do research most other college students can only dream of, thanks to a program funded by the National Science Foundation.
3 days ago | By Peter Sachs
Abortion, stem-cell research, the Iraq war, immigration and health care are all very likely to be hot topics for Catholic voters and others, experts say.
4 days ago | By Peter Sachs
City Colleges of Chicago trustees offer almost no information about public meetings in advance. First amendment proponents say such practices prevent the public from getting involved.
4 days ago | By Peter Sachs
Three El stops will go under the microscope in the next few months as planners work on economic development plans for surrounding areas.
7 days ago | By Amy Lee
The city colleges' Board of Trustees voted unanimously to spend up to $102,000 to have the Johnson Research Group draw up plans for a new tax increment financing district.
7 days ago | By Peter Sachs
Students at the University of Chicago’s Lab High School will soon have an opportunity to plant perennials and improve water quality at the same time, thanks to an MWRD program.
7 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Hundreds of children and parents, let by the state Sen. James Meeks, D-Calumet, protested at the first game of the Cubs playoffs raise awareness to the lack of money to improve city schools.
8 days ago | By Madeleine Kuhns
Transit officials change date of public hearing at which residents can hear about cost-saving measures, including a potential fare hike and the end of a program allowing senior citizens to ride for free.
8 days ago | By Amy Lee
CTA customers are bracing for a fare hike authorities say is needed to shore up the public transit budget. The agency may also cut free rides for senior citizens and other services.
8 days ago | By Amy Lee
