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Is CTA Headed Towards Doomsday? Plus, 1,000 Things We Love About Chicago

Mar 25, 2025
39:54

The Regional Transit Authority, which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, put out an alarming forecast of service cuts if the state fails to close a $770 million budget gap for next year. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea go through this “doomsday” scenario. They’re also discussing the latest on negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union, including a delayed budget amendment vote. Plus, they’re sharing some of their favorites from our list of 1,000 things we love about Chicago.


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