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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 11

9:04 AM CDT on August 11, 2016

    • CTA Plans $23M Rehab Illinois Medical District Blue Line Stop (Sun-Times)
    • Kenwood Residents Want to Extend the #1 Bronzeville/Union Station Bus Route (HPH)
    • Dorval Carter Optimistic City Council Will Approve Transit TIF (Tribune)
    • Despite State Funding Snafu, Metra Could Still Get 21 New Rail Cars (Sun-Times)
    • After 7th DUI Conviction, Oak Brook Doctor Sentenced to 6 Years Prison (Tribune)
    • Woman Punches Another Woman on The 606, Threatens to Steal Her Dog (DNA)
    • Fullerton Ave. Streetscape in Lincoln Park, Including Wider Sidewalks, Half Done (DNA)
    • Ravenswood Residents Incorporate Brown Line Tracks Into Their Garden (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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