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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 7

9:17 AM CDT on March 17, 2016

    • Beale Wants to Require Ride-Share Drivers to Use Newer Cars, Accommodate Wheelchairs (DNA)
    • At an MPC Talk, LaHood Says Bipartisanship Is Key for Getting Things Done in D.C.
    • City: TIF-Funded Whole Foods Distribution Center in Pullman Will Create 150 Jobs (Crain's)
    • Editorial: Drunk Driver Must Not Squander the Mercy Shown by Victims' Families (Herald)
    • No Charges for Driver Who Seriously Injured Boy in Arlington Heights (Tribune)
    • Uptowners Write Letter to Emanuel Asking for Removal of Homeless Encampments in Viaducts (DNA)
    • High Winds Caused Problems for Metra Service (ABC)
    • State Issuing Driver's Licenses in Uptown Today -- May Be Free for Disabled & Homeless People (DNA)
    • City Re-paving Halsted From Archer to 31st (DNA)
    • Annual Bridge Raises Over Chicago River Begin Today (Sun-Times)

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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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