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By John Greenfield

9:04 AM CDT on September 24, 2013

Bicyclist Collapses, Dies After Being Struck by Driver in “Minor” Crash in Niles (Tribune)
Missing Senior Found Near Near Crashed Car in West Chicago Ravine (Tribune)
Chicago to Pay $2.4 Million to Man Struck by Drunk Worker in City Truck (Tribune, Sun-Times)
Bloomingdale Trail Entry Park 567 Opens in Bucktown (DNA)
CTA Bus Maintenance Manager Found to Be in Violation of Ethics Rules (Tribune)
Grand Avenue Bridge Shuts Down for Two Weeks for Emergency Repairs (Tribune, DNA)
Ask the Parking Meter Geek (DNA)
A Look Inside “The Theater” CTA Control Center (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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