Today’s Headlines
Woman wounded by gunfire while riding a CTA bus in Englewood (Tribune, Sun-Times, RedEye)
Metra hopes to boost stagnant ridership with ad campaign targeting drivers stuck in traffic (Tribune)
Metra board OKs $1.4 million in salary hikes for almost 300 non-union workers (Sun-Times)
More than 100 CTA bus shelters to get arrival time signs (Sun-Times)
Executive director of RTA target of sexual harassment complaint (Crain’s)
Bloomingdale fundraising party held at private club for well-heeled potential donors (Crain’s)
Local author Greg Borzo releases book on Chicago cable car history (Time Out)
Open Government hackers work to turn municipal data into useful apps (Time Out)
CTA puts finishing touches on Morse station 5 months after reopening (CTA Tattler)
Bike-themed calendar released benefitting Chicago Ride of Silence (Bike Commuters)
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