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9:07 AM CDT on September 10, 2013

    • Alderman Arena Upset About Not Getting Veto Power on Speed Camera Locations (DNA)
    • City Passes Ordinance for Stiffer Penalties Near Transit Stops (DNA)
    • CTA Promises to Extend 111th Street Service to New Walmart (Tribune)
    • New Ventra Users Gripe About their Experiences (Tribune, NBC)
    • CTA Mailing Out 15,000 Ventra Cards a Day (RedEye)
    • Man Who Killed Two Women in Wrong-Way Crash Charged With Reckless Homicide (Tribune)
    • IDOT Driver Strikes Pregnant Woman Riding Divvy Bike (Kevenides)
    • Divvy Launches Contest to Create Safety Videos (DNA)
    • Osterman Gets Ordinance Passed to Raise Fines for Sheridan Sidewalk Riders (Sun-Times)
    • Brown Line to Run on Single Track Between Western and Kimball Through October (DNA)
    • Benny the Bull and Tommy Hawk Ride Divvy at Opening of United Center Station (CBS)
    • Mod Transportation: Hauling Mid-Century Chairs by Cargo Bike (Ding Ding)

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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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