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9:12 AM CDT on July 8, 2015

    • More Analysis of the "Divvy for Everyone" Equity Program (Chicago Mag, Crain's)
    • Construction on the Addison Underbridge Trail Project Slated to Begin Next Spring (RedEye)
    • Delivery Driver Who Fatally Struck Senior in Crosswalk While Turning Gets Probation (Sun-Times)
    • The Great Train Robbery: Man Sticks Up Downtown Bank, Flees Via Blue Line (ABC)
    • Man Head-Butts Metra Conductor After Fare Dispute, Breaking His Nose (Tribune)
    • Brewery Owner: Bringing Back Happy Hour Would Be Bad for Traffic Safety (Tribune)
    • Additional Metra Service for Taste of Chicago This Weekend, No Booze, Bikes OK (Sun-Times)
    • Students Learn Bike Repair, Paint Viaduct Murals as Part of City Jobs Program (Sun-Times)
    • The "Wabash Lights" Guys, Halfway to Funding the Project, Discuss Their Goals (Curbed)
    • Love Blooms on the Bloomingdale: A Missed (Trail) Connection (DNA)
    • Pho Yeah! Despite Shared-Street Work, Argyle Night Market Is Still Taking Place (DNA)

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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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