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9:18 AM CDT on April 22, 2013

    • Chicago Plans Center-Running BRT on Ashland (Tribune, Sun-Times, Chicago Bus, CBS)
    • Second Wells Street Bridge Closure Starts This Friday (CTA)
    • Alta Wins Contract for Chicago's Transportation Demand Management Program (Sun-Times)
    • Rep Opposes Extension of School Zone Law: "Teach Our Children How to Cross the Street." (Tribune)
    • Will Bike Share Hurt Existing Rental Businesses? (Medill)
    • Man, 28, Dies in Brighton Park Crash (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Motorcycle Crash Kills Man in McHenry County (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Berwyn Woman, 62, Dies in Car Crash (Sun-Times)
    • 5 Hurt in 4-Car Pileup Near Palos Hills (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • 4 Injured in Fiery Edens Crash Near Northbrook (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Woman Ticked in 4-Car LSD Crash Near Belmont (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Benefit Scheduled for Big Star Chef Injured on Bike By Hit-and-Run Driver (DNA)

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John Greenfield

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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