Editorial: Springfield’s adults in the room averted horrific transit taxes, but we still have questions

Riders on Chicago Transit Authority trains and buses can breathe a sigh of relief this weekend, and so can travelers on Metra ...
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The Bad Argument Against Zohran Mamdani’s Free Bus Proposal

In his campaign for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani has proposed making city buses fare-free. Critics of the proposal say this would deprive buses of needed funds, but their argument is based on a mistaken ...
Chicago Sun-Times

As CTA plots budget cuts, riders brace for slashes in service, pricey transport options

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The New York Times

A.J. Preller says managing the Padres is a plum job. But is that just an illusion?

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller, left, and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt talk during a news conference in 2023 in San Diego. (AP Photo / Denis Poroy) A.J. Preller always has a ...
CBS News

6 CTA buses get cameras to catch drivers blocking bus and bicycle lanes in downtown Chicago

Chicago is expanding a pilot program using cameras to catch and ticket drivers blocking bus and bike lanes in parts of downtown. Starting Wednesday, six CTA buses equipped with cameras will be used to ...
Fox Business

NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani doubles down on socialist policies such as free buses, universal childcare

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is standing by his proposal to raise taxes on the city’s wealthiest residents and corporations to fund free buses and universal childcare. Under ...
WGN-TV

CTA launches camera pilot to enforce violations in bike, bus lanes

CHICAGO — Six CTA buses are now operating with automated cameras designed to enforce parking and standing violations in bike and bus lanes, the agency announced Wednesday. The cameras, called ...
Yahoo

Exclusive look at technology CTA will use to record blocking of bus, bike lanes

If you're parked in a bus or bike lane starting Wednesday, you could face fines if you're spotted by new technology on select CTA buses. The CTA is rolling out six buses with new artificial ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Some CTA buses to use new AI cameras to capture video of bus and bike lane parking violators

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 is getting an exclusive first look at new technology being used on Chicago buses. Starting Wednesday, some CTA buses will use new artificial intelligence cameras. Those cameras ...
The Business Journals

SWAT will be on Fountain Square, mayor proposes ‘deconcentrating’ buses at Government Square

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Cincinnati's mayor is calling ...
Barron's

Stock Market News From Oct. 14, 2025: Dow Turns Higher in Big Reversal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rode its biggest intraday comeback since April to close higher on Tuesday, but the S&P 500 stumbled late after trade tensions with China flared up again. The Dow rose ...