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8:58 AM CDT on April 11, 2014
- Amtrak Announces Plans to Restore Passenger Service to Rockford (Courier-News)
- Editorial: Toothless State Ethics Act Provides Cover for Madigan on Metra Patronage (Tribune)
- Minor Blue Line Derailment Near Cicero Stop Due to Truck Tire on Tracks (Tribune)
- State Lawmaker Holding Town Hall to Discuss Rehab of Forest Park Branch (RedEye)
- Cicero Wants Input From Residents on TOD Plan (Suburban Life)
- Uber Rallies Voters Against State Bill, Tries to Recruit Cabbies (DNA)
- Driver Charged With DUI After Killing Pedestrian in Des Planes (ABC)
- SUV Driver Injures 63-Year-Old Pedestrian in Lincoln Square, Flees (Tribune)
- Work Finally Starts on Milwaukee/Wood Intersection Overhaul (DNA)
- Devon Streetscape Will Include Road Diet, Wider Sidewalks, Bumpouts (DNA)
- Divvy Stocking More Bikes in Stations for Spring (CBS)
- Tips for Choosing Good Bike Commuting Routes (Active Trans)
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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