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8:58 AM CDT on March 17, 2014

    • Police Standoff on LSD Causes Carmaggedon (Tribune, DNA)
    • Woman Who Killed Cop During High-Speed Chase Charged With Murder (DNA)
    • Elgin Police Officer Killed in 2-Car Crash (Tribune)
    • Lincoln Park Chamber Asks Members to Rally Against Free Sunday Parking (DNA)
    • 70-Year-Old Cyclist Gets Settlement After Schaumburg Crash (Keating)
    • Winter Bike Lane Maintenance Leaves Something to Be Desired (Kevenides)
    • Meetings This Week on South Red Line Public Art (RedEye)
    • Metra Riders Air Their Grievances in Survey (Sun-Times)
    • Q & A: Why Do I Need to Switch to Ventra? (Phoenix)
    • Chicagoland Gas Prices Are Steadily Rising (Expired Meter)
    • No, You Can't "Vape" on the CTA (Tattler)
    • Kozy's Helps Recover Vintage Bike Stolen by Pizza-Partying Burglar (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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