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Quinn Says Deal Reached on Mass Transit
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn says there's a deal in the works to help cash-strapped mass transit agencies in the Chicago area.

The Chicago Democrat mentioned the deal during interviews Wednesday morning, although he isn't giving out any details.

But Quinn has scheduled an afternoon news conference in Chicago to talk about public transit.

The Chicago-area's mass transit agencies had wanted Illinois lawmakers to reduce their financial burdens by curtailing a program that gives free rides to senior citizens. But lawmakers couldn't muster enough support to limit the perk to low-income seniors.

The Chicago Transit Authority has proposed raising fares and cutting service to save money. The Metra commuter rail also has proposed raising some fares.

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