Today’s Headlines
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9:06 AM CDT on April 24, 2013
- Consolidation of Wabash’s Randolph and Washington Stations Delayed by FTA Rules (RedEye)
- INRIX Study Shows Chicagoland Congestion is Actually Improving (DNA)
- Illinois Senate Passes 70 MPH Speed Limit (Tribune)
- “Worries” About BRT on Ashland (RedEye)
- Chamber Wants to Revitalize Clark Between Diversey and Barry by Calming Traffic (DNA)
- Rain Garden Planned for Kimball/Milwaukee/Woodard “People Plaza” (DNA)
- Department of Labor Orders Metra to Pay $38K to Safety Whistleblower (Tribune, Sun-Times)
- Trains Delayed on Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line Due to Manpower Problems (Tribune)
- Fare Dispute in Highland Park Delays Inbound Metra Train (DNA)
- 10th Edition of ‘El Stories” Transit Tales Review Departs Every Saturday (Tattler)
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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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