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CTA Drops Unarmed Security Guards. Plus, Chi’s Booming Film Industry

April 23 · 38 min
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CTA ended its multi-million dollar contract with Monterrey Security on Friday, letting go of roughly 250 unarmed security guards. The transit agency plans on redirecting funds to officers and other security personnel. Host Jacoby Cochran discusses the latest with executive producer Simone Alicea and writer, comedian, and the host of The Rewine podcast, PJ Walker. Plus, Chicago’s booming film industry is driving record production spending. And did you know Chicago was once the silent film capital of the world? 


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