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8:57 AM CDT on March 18, 2014

    • Transit Taskforce Calls for Consolidating 4 Regional Transit Boards (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Oberman Talks About His New Position as Metra Chairman (Tribune)
    • Mixed Marks on the CTA Performance Report (RedEye)
    • Opinion: DOJ May Be Avoiding Lawsuit Against CTA to Protect Valerie Jarrett (U.S. News)
    • Oak Forest Officer Killed in Crash on the Way to a Call (Tribune)
    • 2-Year-Old Girl, 4 Women Seriously Injured in Brighton Park Crash (DNA)
    • Bloomingdale Bridge Construction at Milwaukee Goes Smoothly (DNA)
    • Work on the Navy Pier Flyover Starts This Spring (RedEye)
    • A Look at Crime Stats and Traffic Safety on the Lakefront Trail (RedEye)
    • Cubs to Provide Free Remote Parking for 1,000 Cars (Sun-Times)
    • Lakeview Residents Want Longer Permit Parking Hours (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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