Notes: Chicago Transit Fares Going Up

The Chicago Transit Authority is looking to hike fares and reduce services in response to revenue shortfalls.

BP is about a third of the way through the the Whiting refinery expansion project.

Area pumpkin growers are seeing a bumper crop.

NIPSCO is breaking with other energy suppliers to attack Federal climate change legislation.

Crown Point is backing away from some of its long-time opposition to big box stores.