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9:10 AM CDT on May 7, 2013

    • Business Owners: Milwaukee Protected Lanes Will Bring Customers (Sun-Times)
    • Cyclist Gets $50K Settlement After Driver Lies About Running Red Light (Kevenides)
    • 49th Ward Residents Vote for Sharrows on Clark, Sheridan Ped Safety Study (DNA)
    • Suburban Developer Wants to Replace Historic Wrigley Factory With Big Box Stores (DNA)
    • CNT Study Shows Chicago Lags Behind Other Cities in Transit-Oriented Development (Tribune)
    • Some Red Line Riders Still Not in the Loop About Red Line Shutdown (Sun-Times)
    • CTA Gets Ready to Run Shuttle Buses During Red Line Rehab (RedEye)
    • Pawar: Parking Meter Deal Highlights Need for Independent Budget Office (DNA)
    • Norquist Says Building Hyde Park Tower Near Transit Would Ease Congestion (DNA)
    • City to Pay $325K Misconduct Settlement Against Top DUI Enforcement Cop (Tribune)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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