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CTA assault rates higher than other public transit agencies

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Workers and passengers on the Chicago Transit Authority have been assaulted at rates at least double those of comparable public transit systems around the country, according to a Tribune analysis of federal data. CTA riders, workers assaulted at rates double other public transit agencies Workers and passengers on the Chicago Transit Authority have been assaulted at rates at least double those of comparable public transit systems around the country, according to a Tribune analysis of federal data. Read Story Related articles: Man hit with federal terrorism charge for setting woman on fire on CTA Blue Line, shouts 'I plead guilty!' in court CTA boosted security spending, but violent crime rate remains above pre-pandemic levels © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, ...

Commentary: Mary Schmich writes of her dreams for Chicago's future

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Chicago has some of everything. And it's full of people dreaming of ways to make it better. Commentary Chicago 2050: Mary Schmich writes her dreams for the future of her 'complete city' Mary Schmich said she stays in Chicago because it is a complete city. It has some of everything. And it's full of people dreaming of ways to make it better. Read Story Related articles: Chicago 2050: Envisioning the city in 25 years Chicago 2050: Tonika Lewis Johnson imagines a city skyline that bridges racial dividing lines © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe

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NCAA Tournament: Illinois advances to Sweet 16

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Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16.   Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16. Breaking News NCAA Tournament: Illinois puts on a show in 76-55 win over VCU to advance to Sweet 16 Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16. Read Story Related articles: For Illinois' Andrej Stojaković, a season of change — and winning — results in his 1st NCAA Tournament NCAA Tournament: Michigan State advances to its 17th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with 77-69 win over Louisvi...