Today’s Headlines

9:15 AM CDT on April 18, 2013

Flooding leads to closures on Edens, Kenedy and Ike, Transit Delays (Tribune, Sun-Times)
Sinkhole in South Deering Swallows 3 Cars During Downpour (Sun-Times)
RTA Concerned About Spike In Free Ride Permits for Disabled Riders (Tribune)
Don't Call It a Trail: APA Attendees Tour Bloomingdale "Linear Park" (DNA)
BRT Design Contest Includes Stations in Loop, Pilsen & Bucktown (Tattler)
Man Shot While Behind the Wheel Crashes in West Ridge (DNA)
Berkely Bike Coordinator Thanks Chicago Critical Mass For Career Path (Eugene Weekly)
Our Favorite Chicago Bike Rides (Chicagoist)
Buy Your Kid's Bicycle From a Bike Shop, Not a Big Box (Chicargobike)
Kickstand Cafe Becoming Less Bike-centric (DNA)

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