The Canadian Pacific, Kansas City railroad merger got the go ahead from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board today. These lines were primarily commuter lines, meaning they go through several communities, and the merger will affect 300,000 residents' lives.  Rob Johnson, in for John Howell, is joined by Carie Anne Ergo, Chairperson of the Coalition to Stop CPKC and Village Administrator for Itasca.

<p>The Canadian Pacific, Kansas City railroad merger got the go ahead from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board today. These lines were primarily commuter lines, meaning they go through several communities, and the merger will affect 300,000 residents' lives.  Rob Johnson, in for John Howell, is joined by Carie Anne Ergo, Chairperson of the Coalition to Stop CPKC and Village Administrator for Itasca.</p>

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

<p>John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.</p>

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