Today’s Headlines
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9:00 AM CDT on August 12, 2013
- Month-Long Speed Camera Test Finds 93K Violators at 4 Locations (Tribune)
- Map of Upcoming Speed Camera Locations (Tribune)
- Windfall From Speed Cameras Suggests Speeding Epidemic in Chicago (Systemic Failure)
- Interviews With Users of the Bloomingdale, Slated for Reconstruction This Month (RedEye)
- Female Motorist Killed in Crash Near 68th and Champlain (Sun-Times)
- Man Drives Car Into Richton Park Lake, Attacks Rescuer (Tribune)
- Reactions to Chicago’s “Safe Passages” Plan From Neighbors (DNA)
- 3 Board Members Who Approved Clifford Deal Were Supposed to Retire 2 Years Ago (Sun-Times)
- Chicago Announces 50 Upcoming Play Streets Block Parties to Promote Physical Activity (DNA)
- Gallery: Retirement Party for 2200-Series Features Trian Cars With Vintage Ads (RedEye)
- Please Don’t Let Your Kids Jump on the Southport People Spot (DNA)
- McCarron’s Latest Column Showcases the Greatest Hits of True Warrior Tactics (LSD)
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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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