Today’s Headlines
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9:16 AM CDT on May 31, 2013
- Fallen Cyclist Robert Cann Remembered; Tribute tonight at Critical Mass (Tribune, Sun-Times, DNA)
- Pedestrian Scramble Pilot Debuts Today at State and Jackson (Tribune, Sun-Times)
- Emanuel Offers to Let Aldermen Take a Pass on Free Sunday Parking (Tribune)
- Trib Article Balks at Bike-Share Fees That Are Typical in Other Cities (Active Trans)
- Chicago Becomes the Second City of Bike-Share (Forbes)
- Trash Fire Halts Blue Line Trains (Tribune)
- Why Are There Almost No Sidewalk Cafes on the South Side? (WBEZ)
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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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