Good afternoon, Chicago.
Standing in Chicago Union Station yesterday, authorities from the National Transportation Safety Board announced the launch of a national railroad safety campaign geared towards protecting railworkers’ lives and safety.
“There’s no better place to launch this campaign than Chicago, the nation’s rail capital,” said NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy.
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Art Institute will return painting looted during World War II to heirs of Jewish art collector
The Art Institute of Chicago announced it is returning a 1913 painting, “Woman with a Fan” by Jean Metzinger, to the heirs of its original owner. Read more here.
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Controversial CTA board chair keeps job
Chicago Transit Authority Board Chair Lester Barclay, who has faced heat from transit advocates for criticizing Illinois’ transit reform legislation and for riding the system he oversees less frequently than they’d like, will continue to helm the transit agency’s governing board, members voted unanimously this morning. Read more here.
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5 pressing questions after Chicago Bears’ Week 2 loss, including how they’ll respond to Caleb Williams’ injury
How quickly things have changed for the Bears. They were riding high after a season-opening rout of the Carolina Panthers, but Week 2 was a gut punch to coach Ben Johnson and company, who lost 9-3 to the division rival Minnesota Vikings in the home opener. Read more here.
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Chicago Theater Report: Gary Sinise back at Steppenwolf and a trio of Broadway-worthy shows in Chicago
The typically peak September period includes three shows that make an excellent case for a subsequent Broadway run. Read more here.
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In UN speech, President Donald Trump defends decision to start war against Iran
President Donald Trump returned to the U.N. General Assembly today at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency — and made the case that he’s shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated. Read more here.
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