CPD seek man who violently attacked passenger on CTA Red Line platform
The attack happened just before 1:30 p.m. on the platform, located at 188 N. State St.
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The attack happened just before 1:30 p.m. on the platform, located at 188 N. State St.
Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit.
What if the CTA had an app to call for help privately, or report a public transit problem or concern, anytime and anywhere? It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn’t Chicago exploring the same solution? CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked with the mother of a 16-year-old boy who was shot at a West Side bus stop on Tuesday.
The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm.
Three people were injured trying to take Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains on Tuesday – in the latest among many crimes CBS 2 has covered on the city’s transit system. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked to the mother of a teen who was shot at a West Side bus stop.
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Two people who were on the train were taken to Northwestern in good condition.
The attacker struck on a Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line train at the Polk Street stop in the Illinois Medical District.
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The three are due for a detention hearing on Tuesday.
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) has drafted a resolution to remove CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. from his post, over what the alderman says are a series of failures. CBS 2 Political Investigator Chris Tye reports.
Thousands online are also saying the Chicago Transit Authority's service and safety has been faltering under President Dorval Carter. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Thousands online are likewise saying the CTA's service and safety has been faltering.
Chicago Police are searching for six girls they say robbed and beat several female passengers on the CTA Red Line.
Rev. Ira Acree also was questioned about his lack of expertise in public transit as the City Council Transportation Committee weighed his appointment to the RTA Board.
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The Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act would allow riders to pay one universal fare for one pass – regardless of what method of transportation they use. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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The incident happened just before 6 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue.
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Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
