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By John Greenfield

9:02 AM CDT on August 1, 2013

Online Petition Calls for a Stoplight at Foster and Kilbourn (DNA)
Rosemont Taxpayers Will Foot $50K Bill to Subsidize Driving to Mall Opening (Tribune)
New Self-Reported Bike Crash Map Launched (Gapers Block)
Driver Who Allegedly Killed Senior Then Fled Held on $250K Bail (Tribune)
Family Sues CTA Over Death of Man at Forest Park Stop (Tribune)
Person Seriously Injured After Driver Crashes Into Building in Beverly (DNA)
Richard M. Daley Leading New Company to Help Cities Build Infrastructure (Grist)
RTA Board Member Resigns After Failing to Repay State Grant (Tribune)
New Pedestrian Bridge Opens in Orland Park (Tribune)
Parklet by Pizzeria Would Look Like A Pizza Slice When Viewed From the Side (Curbed)
Bike Shop Staffers Say Divvy Could Help Boost their Sales (DNA)
Ride or Photograph the Red Divvy Bike to Win Prizes (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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