Today’s Headlines

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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