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    • Divvy Launch Pushed Back to June 28, Expanded to 75 Stations (Tribune, WBEZ, Active Trans)
    • Durbin Asks Senate Committee to Support Illinois Rail Projects (AP)
    • Osterman Wants to Reinstate $250 Fines for Sheridan Sidewalk Cycling (DNA)
    • Metra Adding New Station at Peterson and Ravenswood (DNA)
    • Lawsuit Against Driver Who Killed Girl in Highland Park Settled, Trial Moved Back (Tribune)
    • Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run After Striking Grandmother and Boy (Tribune)
    • 10 Fun Facts About the Red Line Rehab (DNA)
    • Survey: 27 Percent of Chicagoans Text or Email When Crossing the Street (RedEye)
    • CDOT Leads Bike Tour of People Spots and People Places (CDOT)
    • Foulkes to Lead Englewood Bike Tour June 22 (DNA)

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