Unless you were hiding under a rock for the last 24 hours and just came up for air at this Internet address, you heard about the proposed CTA fare increase. Key provisions:
* Bus fare increases from $1.75 to $2, whether you use a Chicago Card or transit card.
* Train fare increases from $1.75 to $2.25 for Chicago Card users, and from $2 to $2.25 for transit card users.
* The 10% loading bonus for $20 put on a Chicago Card is eliminated.
* Transfer price remains at 25 cents.
* A monthly pass increases from $75 to $90.
* No service cuts.
And remember, this is "proposed." Da Mayor has already said: "We're looking at it. . . . There's no OK on this. I don't know where you are getting that. . . . They can announce it. Like you announce things and then you negotiate. . . . We're looking at it very carefully with the economy and other issues."