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9:05 AM CDT on July 8, 2014

    • Madigan's Influence on Metra Detailed in Report by Legislature Watchdog (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • CTA Bus Ridership Is Down for the 17th Straight Month (RedEye)
    • Yesterday Was the Last Day to Pick Up a Free Ventra Card (RedEye)
    • Public Meeting on Proposed Chicago/Sheridan PBLs in Evanston July 19 (Sun-Times)
    • Talking to Divvy Users About Their Helmet Habits (Fox)
    • Lincoln Park Ford Dealership Somehow Got LEED Certification (DNA)
    • Are Females More Likely to Give Up Their 'L' Seat to a Pregnant Woman? (Tribune)
    • Active Trans' Bike to Brew Cruise Will End at RevBrew's Kedzie Plant
    • Po Campo Giving Away Divvy Memberships at Anniversary Party This Friday (DNA)
    • Man Has to Drive to Indiana to Recover Bike Stolen From SW Side (Tribune)

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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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