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The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois

The program is designed to encourage residents and visitors to celebrate responsibly while using safe, dependable transportation. #free #cta #holiday

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

The Bus Priority Corridor Study builds on the Better Streets for Buses Plan, a long-term framework for improving Chicago’s streets and bus infrastructure. #cta #bus

The initiative, set to begin classes in January, will give students hands-on training in installing and maintaining EV charging stations, power distribution systems, and smart grid integration — all critical components of the rapidly expanding EV market. #ev

“More than just a symbol of the power and the spirit of Chicago, Union Station is the center of the most important rail hub in America for Amtrak, freight, and commercial rail,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #centennial

The PSN program is a federally funded, nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. #project

Through the pilot, CTA will be using a camera detection system to test for intrusions on the right-of-way. If an intrusion is detected, such as an unauthorized person this information will be sent to the CTA staff at the Control Center so action can be taken. #pilot

New data show that through September of this year, more than 1,300 offenses were reported, representing the most crimes perpetrated across the system since the onset of the pandemic. #crime

“We recognize the impact this investment is making on hundreds of people’s lives, and we are pleased to be able to continue this agreement with DFSS and help address this larger, societal issue.” #cta