Regional Transit Task Force coming to public transportation in Chicago, Cook County

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a new Regional Transit Task Force on crime, coming to public transit.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke talked about it Monday afternoon.

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She explained how the task force will fight crime on CTA buses and trains in Chicago and throughout Cook County.

O'Neill Burke was joined by the acting CTA president and the Cook County Sheriff's Office, too.

There have been numerous high-profile crimes on the CTA recently, including last week when a CTA bus was hijacked at knifepoint.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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