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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01 · 1/19/2026 07:31 AM
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Information for the 16th district near North Central Avenue at the railroad crossing.
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The lights are flashing, but there is no train approaching.
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Railroad signal malfunction near North Central Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, railroad crossing signals near North Central Avenue were flashing without a train present. Metra was notified and dispatched to repair the apparent signal malfunction.

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N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
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