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9:05 AM CDT on March 14, 2013

    • CTA Board Approves Ventra; Questions About Equity Remain (Tribune, RedEye)
    • Emanuel: Bloomingdale On-Track for Summer Construction (DNA)
    • SUV Driver Who Killed Another Motorist Had 3X Legal Blood Alcohol Level (Tribune)
    • U-Pass Fares Hiked 32% (Sun-Times)
    • New Cafes and Eateries to Open at Blue, Brown Stations (CTA)
    • Mayor Proposes to Change Downtown Parking Taxes to a Percentage-Based System (Tribune)
    • CTA Considers Restoring 31st Street Bus Route (DNA)
    • CTA Gives Two Buses To Olive-Harvey College (CTA)
    • Ed Burke Calls for Hearings on RedFlex Corrruption Charges (Tribune)
    • Alderman Osterman Will Cruise in Vintage Style Ride (Racked)

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