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9:13 AM CDT on May 9, 2013

    • Alderman Reilly Speaks Out Against Free Parking on Sundays (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • CTA Will No Longer Accept Political Ads (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Group Calls for Hiring Locals as Security During Red Line Shutdown (DNA)
    • Work to Fix Purple Line Slow Zones Starts Thursday (RedEye)
    • Red Line rehab Could Boost Business for Livery Cabs (DNA)
    • Proposal Calls for Extending Lakefront Trail North to Thorndale (DNA)
    • Woman Driving to Work Killed in Crash With Police Chasing Suspect (Tribune)
    • Man Dies in Pullman Motorcycle Crash (Tribune)
    • Crest Hill Man Killed in Crash on I-80 in Tinley Park (Tribune)
    • Man Who Struck Police Car in Old Town Gets DUI (RedEye)
    • Video of Loop Track Renewal and Wells Bridge Work (Tattler)
    • Ordinance Hiking Fees for Bike Infractions Will be Great for Drivers (LSD)

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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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