PM Chicago (4/26) – Proposals for a Change in Transit Agency and Football Stadium
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WLS-AM— On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Greg Hinz from Crain’s Chicago has the story on a Watchdog group who’s suggesting Chicago needs a new transit agency to replace the CTA. After that, the Daily Herald’s Christopher Placek discusses how the Bears stadium plans have shifted from owning with the new public-private plans. […]
TrainsMag.com—Illinois bill proposes merger of Chicago transit agencies into single organization. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State legislators have proposed a plan to merge Chicago’s three transit agencies and their parent organization into a single entity, and provide $1.5 billion in additional funding for the new organization, WTTW-TV reports. The 621-page HB 5829, introduced by state Rep. Evan-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) would create the Metropolitan Mobility Authority, replacing commuter []Read More
WLS-AM—PM Chicago (5/2) – Suspect in Fatal Shooting Arrested & A Proposed Transit Merger. On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: The Chicago Tribune’s Sam Charles has the details on the arrest in the fatal shooting of CPD Officer Luis Huesca. Manny Ramos from Block Club Chicago discusses a new proposal that would merge the CTA, RTA, and Pace. Plus, the city considers a new residential speed […]
WLS-AM—PM Chicago (4/25) – Illinois Craft Beer Week & Bears Stadium Plans. On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Lee Bey, Chicago Sun-times Architecture Critic, shares why he believes the Bears’ stadium plans look great for Arlington Heights. Then, Ray Stout, Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, joins Bret in studio to preview the happenings surrounding Illinois Craft Beer Week. For more details, visit […]