Metra BNSF trains stopped due to freight train derailment
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A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.

Freight train derailment stops Metra BNSF trains
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A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.

Freight train derailment impacts Metra BNSF trains

A freight train derailment halted service for several hours on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.

Paris on Politics: Interest rates, Cook County property tax delays & political free-for-all?
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On this episode of ?Paris on Politics,? the Federal Reserve takes action on interest rates, announcing that the best path forward is more of the same. Meanwhile, another high-profile Chicago-area member of Congress calls it quits, setting off a free-for-all. We'll also delve into the technology snafus that are delaying Cook County property tax bills by months. Additionally, Governor Pritzker praises a new proposal aimed at cracking down on human trafficking in Illinois. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

CTU slams billion-dollar tax breaks for Illinois' wealthy
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The Chicago Teachers Union is protesting massive tax breaks for Illinois' richest, urging the state to invest in schools, healthcare, and transit instead.

Chicago Park District unveils bold redesign for downtown lakefront | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago's front yard might be getting a major facelift. A sweeping new vision from the Chicago Park District reimagines the lakefront from Randolph Street to Museum Campus, adding green space, public art, and long-awaited pedestrian connections. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman explains more.

Lollapalooza starts tomorrow: How to get there
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Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.

Walt Disney World tops Illinois' most-searched attractions | ChicagoNOW
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Walt Disney World is Illinois' most-searched attraction, beating local favorites. It tops the list with 10,000 monthly Google searches from Illinois residents. Out-of-state attractions account for over half of Illinois' top ten most-searched ticket destinations.

Metra Rock Island service delayed after train strikes pedestrian

A Metra Rock Island train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday morning, prompting delays on inbound trains ahead of the morning commute.

Chicago alderwoman fights for seniors with bold 'Bill of Rights' proposal
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Chicago's 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor is amplifying elder voices with a proposed Senior Bill of Rights and a call to restore the city's Department of Aging.

Chicago spent $273M on police overtime in 2024, watchdog says

The city of Chicago spent more than $270 million on police overtime last year, the city’s watchdog agency reported.

Chicago spent more than $270M in police overtime in 2024, watchdog says
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A new tool released by the City of Chicago's inspector general showed that the Chicago Police Department spent more than $270 million in overtime for officers in 2024.