Today’s Headlines

9:19 AM CDT on June 26, 2013

An Exit Interview With Ray LaHood (Tribune)
Metra Drawing Heat From Legislators for Potential $720K CEO Severance (Sun-Times)
Moore Says Campaign Donations Didn't Influence His Pritzker Garage Decision (DNA)
Ventra Launches in August, Fully Functional in September (Sun-Times, RedEye)
Flooding Shuts Down Edens at Pratt, Closes Metra's McHenry Branch (Tribune)
2 Charged With Drag Racing in Fatal Lake County Crash (Tribune)
Police Officer Hurt in Squad Car Crash in Back of the Yards (Tribune)
Bike Tour Showcases Hidden Gems of Bronzeville (Active Trans)

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