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Mayor Emanuel: City employees must use public transit

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a directive for all city employees: start using public transportation or explain why you can’t.

CTA cuts 200 jobs to ease budget woes

Facing a $277 million budget deficit, the Chicago Transit Authority will eliminated more than 200 positions and will review sick and vacation leave policies.

Money earmarked for 50 new Chicago transit cops

On Wednesday Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an $800,000 investment to hire 50 full-time police officers to patrol the city’s bus and rail system.

CTA slashes top-level positions

The Chicago Transit Authority has eliminated 54 non-union positions, including 26 manager-level positions.