Today’s Headlines
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9:32 AM CDT on July 9, 2013
- Tell IDOT to Lift the PBL Ban 6:30 Tonight at Thompson Center (Active Trans)
- Southport to Get People Spot; Waguespack Gripes About Proposed Wicker Park Spot (DNA)
- Wicker Park Business Owners Kvetch About Car Spaces Converted to Divvy Station (DNA)
- Police Seek Driver That Killed Motorcyclist in Maywood (Tribune)
- Man Get 15 Years For Jeff Park DUI That Killed Mother and Son (Tribune)
- Mokena Man Pleads Guilty to DUI That Killed Two Women (Tribune)
- Tips For Riding the CTA in Wet Weather (RedEye)
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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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