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This is the third year in a row that Metra and Pace are offering free rides to students on the first day of classes. The CTA has traditionally offered free rides for elementary and high school students on the first day of public school in Chicago. #students

At sentencing, Marshall faces statutory penalties of up to life imprisonment for the carjacking resulting in death and murder convictions. #sentencing

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process. #cta

I, Jim Marter, Republican candidate for Illinois 14th Congressional District, challenge the Hon. Lauren Underwood, Representative in the Congress of the United States of America of the 14th District of Illinois, to a series of seven debates before Election Day. #congress

We know that if he’s reelected, he’ll take it even further, protecting big polluters at the expense of the safety of our air, water and soil,” said Nicole Cantello, President of AFGE Local 704. #secondterm

The Champion of Free Enterprise Awards are given biennially to Senators and Representatives with Illinois Chamber ratings averaging 85 percent or higher over the previous two General Assemblies who have demonstrated their commitment to legislation that frees the entrepreneurial spirit. #awards

“As an exclusive benefit for VIP Bally Rewards members, the Bally’s Chicago VIP Lounge offers a relaxing space away from the gaming floor to socialize and enjoy complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks,” said Mark Wong, Vice President and General Manager. #newlounge

The pendulum of history has swung too far to the left, democrats need to search their should and consider voting republican, at least this one time, to swing things back toward the center and keep us from irreversible extremes" he continued. #vote

Chavira joins PSC as a part-time art director. He has a prolific background in art as he is a full-time tenured art professor at Governors State University. #college

A nine-count indictment returned this afternoon in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges LEWIS A. LACEY, 61, of Matteson, Ill., with bankruptcy fraud, making false statements and declarations in a bankruptcy case, and perjury. #fraud