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CTA policy may kick homeless off trains, into the cold

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Public transit is enforcing its policy against "continuous riders" and homeless advocates are worried about the effect that might have on people using the trains on winter nights.

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Regionwide fare hikes means public will pay more for public transporation in 2009

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Chicago Transit Authority and Pace riders will shell out at least a quarter more to ride city trains and city and suburban buses in 2009. Metra increased fares earlier this year.

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CTA board gets earful from riders

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Chicago mass transit users complained about a proposal to raise fares. They say that people are strained by the bad economy and can't afford it.

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CTA plans longer trains, express service for Election Night festivities

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The Chicago Transit Authority is expanding service to accommodate the throng expected to attend U.S. Barack Obama's Election Day rally in Grant Park. More than 1 million people are expected

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Teen allowed to drive Metra trains speaks about brewing scandal

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The 18-year-old talks about the friendship with train operator Brian Voss and how Voss "showed him the life" or working the rails.

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Gas Prices Dropping in Illinois (Phew)

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The American Auto Association reports the national average is now $2.95 per gallon. In Illinois, the average is $3.12, and Indiana $2.84.

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New CTA Brown Line has rough edges, building shortcuts

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Not great news for the ole brownline, eh? It's only a matter of time before a BIG hike.

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