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CREATE Means Jobs, Learn the Facts

Chicago Talks, July 12, 2012

CREATE is a multi-billion dollar and multi-decade industrial thrust of over 70 interdependent projects set…

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African-American Politicians Calling for More Minority Contracts for Englewood “Flyover” Project

Chicago Talks, June 30, 2012

African-American politicians are demanding more minority participation in the $133 million Metra bridge construction project…

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Gas Tax Hike Could Benefit Public Transit in Chicago

Chicago Talks, March 2, 2012

Chicago’s public transit organizations support proposed legislation that would increase the gas tax in the…

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Union Station Renovation Not Likely To Please All

Chicago Talks, January 28, 2012

As a master plan to address overcrowding and delay issues at downtown’s Union Station is…

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No More Loop Car Congestion After Parking Lots’ Taxes Increase?

Chicago Talks, November 22, 2011

Increased taxes on public parking lots are in store for Chicagoans. An additional $2 tax would apply on daily parking and $40 for monthly …

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CTA Plans To Extend Red Line Train

Chicago Talks, November 5, 2011

The CTA plans to extend the southbound red line train four more stops by 2016….

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Where is Public Transportation Heading?

Chicago Talks, August 26, 2011

The Active Transportation Alliance launched Riders for Better Transit to organize transit riders in the…

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SOUL Helps Bodies Get Around

Chicago Talks, July 19, 2011

Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill on July 7 that has been a long time…

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