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9:00 AM CDT on August 12, 2013

    • Month-Long Speed Camera Test Finds 93K Violators at 4 Locations (Tribune)
    • Map of Upcoming Speed Camera Locations (Tribune)
    • Windfall From Speed Cameras Suggests Speeding Epidemic in Chicago (Systemic Failure)
    • Interviews With Users of the Bloomingdale, Slated for Reconstruction This Month (RedEye)
    • Female Motorist Killed in Crash Near 68th and Champlain (Sun-Times)
    • Man Drives Car Into Richton Park Lake, Attacks Rescuer (Tribune)
    • Reactions to Chicago's "Safe Passages" Plan From Neighbors (DNA)
    • 3 Board Members Who Approved Clifford Deal Were Supposed to Retire 2 Years Ago (Sun-Times)
    • Chicago Announces 50 Upcoming Play Streets Block Parties to Promote Physical Activity (DNA)
    • Gallery: Retirement Party for 2200-Series Features Trian Cars With Vintage Ads (RedEye)
    • Please Don't Let Your Kids Jump on the Southport People Spot (DNA)
    • McCarron's Latest Column Showcases the Greatest Hits of True Warrior Tactics (LSD)

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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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