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Rahm’s June 1, 2012 public schedule. CTA buses with Claypool

By Lynn Sweet

The Public Schedule for Mayor Rahm Emanuel June 1, 2012

Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool will announce plans to completely overhaul the CTA bus fleet by 2014.

WHEN: 11:00 AM

WHERE: CTA Garage

642 N. Pulaski Road

Chicago, IL *

* There will be a media availability following this announcement.

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