Today’s Headlines
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9:15 AM CDT on April 18, 2013
- Flooding leads to closures on Edens, Kenedy and Ike, Transit Delays (Tribune, Sun-Times)
- Sinkhole in South Deering Swallows 3 Cars During Downpour (Sun-Times)
- RTA Concerned About Spike In Free Ride Permits for Disabled Riders (Tribune)
- Don’t Call It a Trail: APA Attendees Tour Bloomingdale “Linear Park” (DNA)
- BRT Design Contest Includes Stations in Loop, Pilsen & Bucktown (Tattler)
- Man Shot While Behind the Wheel Crashes in West Ridge (DNA)
- Berkely Bike Coordinator Thanks Chicago Critical Mass For Career Path (Eugene Weekly)
- Our Favorite Chicago Bike Rides (Chicagoist)
- Buy Your Kid’s Bicycle From a Bike Shop, Not a Big Box (Chicargobike)
- Kickstand Cafe Becoming Less Bike-centric (DNA)
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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