Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 5

• Study: Buying & Renting in Chicago Area Strain the Budgets of Average Residents  (Tribune)
• Active Trans Looks at New "Dennis' Law," Which Clarifies Cyclists' Right to the Road
• MPC Elects a New Chairperson and 5 New Board Members
• 5 Teens Charged With Robbing Bicyclist at Gunpoint in South Loop (DNA)
• Drivers Are Still Getting Used to the New Argyle "Shared Street" Parking Layout (DNA)
• Metra Is Seeking Input From Customers for Their "Ride Nice" Courtesy Campaign (CBS)
• Construction Starts on 160-Unit, 141-Space Development Near Roosevelt Station (Curbed)
• Many of the Private Shuttles That Are Clogging Loop Link Lanes Are All-Electric (Efficient Gov)
• Good News? Chicago Ridge Mall Named a Top Venue for "Mall Walking"
• City Survey: What Do You Think of the New Brighter Street Lights? (DNA)

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