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9:03 AM CDT on October 21, 2013

    • Customers Enjoy a Smooth, Fast Ride as Red Line Reopens (Tribune, Sun-Times, CBS)
    • Claypool Promises No Service Cuts or Fare Hikes With 2014 Budget (CBS)
    • Semi Driver Jumps Barrier Near 69th and Lands on Red Line Rails (CBS)
    • CTA Asks Rail Car Bidders to Disclose Plans for Creating American Jobs (Tribune)
    • How to Activate Your Ventra Card, Even If You Haven't Received a Login (Tattler)
    • New Members Take Seats on Metra Board (Tribune)
    • Englewood Flyover Construction will Slow Car Traffic on the Ryan (ABC)
    • Illinois Chamber CEO: Our Infrastructure Is in Peril (Post-Gazette)
    • Ask the Parking Geek: Why Did I get a Ticket on Sunday? (DNA)
    • Video: a Cruise up the Clybourn Bike Lane (BWLP)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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