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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: How Will State Overhaul Transit? Plus, Anti-Violence Efforts and Free Summer Movies
Description: State lawmakers have finally unveiled two reform bills for regional transit agencies to address a $700 million budget shortfall and create a new regional oversight board, which could change how transit decisions are made across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. We dive into the details with WTTW host and correspondent Nick Blumberg and South Side Weekly’s investigations editor Jim Daley. Plus, we discuss gun violence interruption and prevention efforts on the West Side, the difficulties of navigating the state’s post-conviction petition process, and we’ve got even more June events.
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