Today’s Headlines
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9:24 AM CDT on June 5, 2013
- Parking Meter Deal Reboot Likely to Pass City Council Today (Tribune, Sun-Times)
- Council Votes on Bike Safety Ordinance Today (DNA)
- “The Gateway” Seating Area Debuts Friday in on State (Loop Alliance, RedEye)
- Job Hopefuls Attend CTA Railroad Work Training (ABC)
- Whew! Transit Riders Will Not Be Allowed to Pack Heat (Tattler)
- Man Dies in Rollover Crash on I-57 at 147th Street (Tribune)
- Amtrak Tests Bikes on Trains for Chicago to Detroit Service (LMB)
- Law Firm Calls for PBLs on Clybourn, Offers to Donate Racks for Ghost Bikes (Willens)
- CTA Sells Transit-Themed Tchotchkes From Vending Machine in Lobby of HQ (RedEye)
- Divvy Will Encourage Truancy, and Doesn’t Work for People With Broken Legs (LSD)
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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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