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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on July 8, 2013

Free Sunday Car Parking Started Yesterday (DNA)
Chicago to Reach 25 On-Street Bike Parking Corrals (Sun-Times)
Illinoisans Support Statewide Ban on Cell Use While Driving (Sun-Times)
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Romeoville (CBS)
Motorcyclist in Serious Condition After Dan Ryan Crash (Tribune)
Mailman Charged With DUI After Near West Side Crash (Tribune)
CTA Should Choose Rail Car Company Who’ll Create Jobs Here (Sun-Times)
There’s an Epidemic of Violent and Stupid Behavior on the CTA (Tattler)
A Guide to Chicago’s Civic Smartphone Applications (Tribune)
Kidical Mass Debuts in Lincoln Park This Sunday (BWLP)
Tips for Locking Your Bike Securely (RedEye)

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John Greenfield

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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