Today’s Headlines

9:00 AM CST on January 22, 2013

48 Pedestrians Killed in 2012, the Most Since 2008, Defying Downward Trend (Sun-Times)
CTA Reports Ridership Up 2.4 Percent in 2012 (RedEye)
Blue Line Trains Back to Normal After Emergency Repairs on Northwest Side (Tribune, CBS, FOX)
CTA Announces 10 Retail Rental Opportunities at Argyle, Granville and Morse Stations (CTA Tattler)
A Profile of "Roll Model" Samantha Arnold of Ding Ding Let's Ride (LGRAB)
Chicago Center for Literature & Photography Shows "Dead Malls" Photo Essay (Gapers Block)
SRAM to Move to New Headquarters in a Former Ice Factory in Fulton Market District (Curbed)
Cyclocross Racer Shares Clothing Strategy for Cold-Weather Cycling (RedEye)

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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