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9:25 AM CDT on July 31, 2013

    • CTA: Cutting Absenteeism Has Saved $10 Million (Sun-Times, Tribune, Daily Journal)
    • Head of CTA Workers Union Disputes City's Absenteeism Figures (NBC)
    • Emanuel Decries $14 Million Reduction in State Subsidy for Reduced Fares (Sun-Times)
    • Another Metra Board Member Resigns in Wake of Scandal (Tribune, NBC)
    • Family Mourns Boy Killed on Bicycle Near Arlington Heights (Tribune)
    • Argyle Between Broadway & Sheridan to Become a "Shared Space" Street (DNA, Transitized)
    • Development at Lathrop Homes Site Would Have 752 Off-Street Parking Spaces (DNA)
    • Using the Chicagoland Bicycle Map to Find Tranquil Suburban Routes (Tribune)
    • "Gifts to the Street" Enhance the Pedestrian Experience (BWLP)
    • BMX Bike Shop Opening in Noble Square (DNA)

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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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