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The Circle Interchange joins the Kennedy, Dan Ryan and Eisenhower Expressways just west of downtown Chicago. (Credit: CBS)

State Seeking To Rebuild Circle Interchange To Ease Congestion

Relief could be on the way for commuters frustrated by the consistent gridlock they face on the Circle Interchange just west of downtown.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/29

CTA Riders Slam CTA Plans To Ease Crowding At Public Hearing

The CTA’s plan to ease crowding at the cost of all or portions of 26 bus routes ran into heavy opposition Tuesday night at the only public hearing on the proposed changes.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/09/04

Proposed Felony Franks Gets Lukewarm Reception In Evanston

Now that Felony Franks has shut down on Chicago’s West Side, its owner wants to take the store to the gritty West Side of Evanston.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/13

Plenty Of Criticism, Little Support For CPS Budget Plan At Public Hearing

The Chicago Public Schools’ chief operating officer heard a litany of complaints and accusations Wednesday night, during a 2-1/2 hour hearing on the board’s proposed $5.16 billion budget.

2012/07/12

Much of the steel track, wooden rail ties, and ballast -- stones used to hold the rails and ties firmly in place -- are badly deteriorated along the Dan Ryan branch of the CTA Red Line, after 43 years of use. (Credit: CBS)

Public Meeting Planned On Dan Ryan Red Line Rehab

The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday night will hold the first in a series of public meetings about a bold plan to rebuild part of the CTA Red Line in a matter of months.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/18

Plans To Be Unveiled For Bloomingdale Trail Park

Chicagoans next week will get to see the plans for log-awaited the Bloomingdale Trail, the liner park that will be developed along an old and defunct rail line on the Near Northwest Side.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/27

CTA To Hold Last Public Hearing On Budget

Chicago Transit Authority bus and train riders have one final chance to weigh in on the new budget for the agency.

CBS Chicago–2011/11/10

Public Weighs In On Next Year’s Cook County Budget

Businesspeople, county employees and the public lined up Thursday night for the chance to voice opinions on next year’s Cook County budget.

CBS Chicago–2011/08/26

Some Support Toll Hike If It Puts People Back To Work

A few people say they will go along with higher tolls if it puts them back to work.

CBS Chicago–2011/08/24

Teachers, Parents Sound Off On CPS Budget

Teachers and parents jammed a meeting Wednesday night, for the first public hearing on the budget for Chicago Public Schools.

CBS Chicago–2011/08/11

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