Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 29

• Emanuel Orders Locking of Ohio St. Underpass at Night, Reducing LFT Access for Cyclists (Tribune)
• Plans for a Complete Network of Low-Stress Bikeways in Edgewater (DNA)
• Metra Adding Early Getaway Trains to Accommodate Holiday Weekend Rush (DNA)
• Midwest High Speed Rail Association Unveils a New Website & Logo
• Sun-Times Looks at the Myriad Benefits of Cycling, Plus Tips on Choosing a Bike & Places to Ride
• "Be Excellent to Each Other": Lion's Club Is Putting "Kindness Matters" Ads All Over the CTA (Tribune)
• Mobilizing for a Safer Milwaukee Avenue Event at Arc'Teryx in Wicker Park Tonight (Active Trans)

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