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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 17

9:09 AM CST on December 17, 2015

    • #BlackChristmas Takeover of Mag Mile Planned for December 24 (DNA)
    • CDOT, CTA, Active Trans & Hilkevitch Discuss the Upcoming Loop Link Debut (WBEZ)
    • Curbed Looks at the Loop Link Plan
    • MPC Looks Back at Their 2015 Accomplishments
    • Chicago Is a Battleground for 3 Warring Railroad Companies (Crains)
    • 2 Metra Police Officers Honored for Saving Life of Heart Attack Victim (DNA)
    • Disgruntled Uber Driver Attacks Customers With Snow Brush (DNA)
    • Driver Makes a Fake 911 Call to Avoid Being Towed, and Almost Succeeds (DNA)
    • Booming Businesses Expected for Intercity Buses This Holiday Season (DNA)
    • Gonnella Bread Is Toast, Demolished to Make Way for a New TOD (DNA)
    • Have You Checked Out the MSI's "Art of the Bicycle" Exhibit? (Edwardville Intelligencer)

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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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