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The man, who was taken to a hospital in critical condition following the incident, forced open the doors and stepped off the tracks.
Leaders including state Sen. Dick Durbin applauded the move as a path toward sustainability as weather threats and climate change become more common throughout Illinois.
A 36-year-old man died after an argument turned physical Thursday night, police said.
The train was approaching the 47th Street station when the man was shot in the leg, police said.