Railroad strike negotiations held up by battle over sick time policies
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The Biden administration is racing to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of freight railroad workers. The stoppage could threaten supply chains.

Amtrak starts suspending service as freight railroad strike deadline looms
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Amtrak canceled lines from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco starting today so that passengers and trains would not be stranded in the middle of a trip.

Police recover gun from man smoking at CTA Red Line station

A man who was smoking on CTA property has been charged after police found a gun on him Monday in the Chatham neighborhood.

Man impersonating police officer sought by CPD

Police are seeking a man who has been impersonating a Chicago police officer on three separate occasions in the past couple of weeks.

Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over pursuing re-election
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Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30th) will serve the remainder of his term and call it a career ? after 20 years as alderman and 44 years in city government ? when the new council is sworn in next May.

Chicago police prep for Mexican Independence Day celebrations downtown
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Chicago police say they are prepared for spontaneous celebrations this weekend as hundreds, or even thousands, of cars may gather in any area of the city, including downtown.

Illinois Google Lawsuit: Residents have less than 2 weeks to file settlement claim to receive payment

Illinois residents can receive a payment after a settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit that accused Google of violating state law. But time is running out to file a claim. Here's what you need to know:

Chicago police officer who just retired dies by suicide, the latest in a string this summer

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