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10/03/25: Funding uncertainty looms for Chicago transit

10/03/25: Funding uncertainty looms for Chicago transit

Update: 2025-10-03
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The Trump administration halted $2 billion for Chicago transit just as the RTA reassesses the coming fiscal cliff. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the uncertain future for CTA and Metra service.

Plus: Soaring downtown office vacancy still hasn't peaked, Chicago economy lags as tariffs and high interest rates bite deeper, more food delivery robots are coming to the city and Chicago hotels set summer record, though profits prove elusive.


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10/03/25: Funding uncertainty looms for Chicago transit

10/03/25: Funding uncertainty looms for Chicago transit

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