Today’s Headlines
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9:13 AM CST on December 17, 2013
- Delivery Driver Who Killed 82-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Charge With DUI (Tribune)
- Ventra Transition Deadline Has Been Pushed Back for CTA and Pace (RedEye, Bugle)
- Seniors Discuss Ventra at a Balance Transfer Event (ABC)
- It’s Not Too Late to Provide Input on the BRT Plan (Active Trans)
- CTA Holding Q & A for Artists Interested in Providing Works for Blue Line Stops (DNA)
- A Profile of Oscar Antonio Rivera Jr. From Bikes N’ Roses (Reader)
- Transitized Isn’t Happy With the State of Snow Removal on Dearborn
- New Urban Planning Books Featuring CNT Research
- Holiday Train Wraps Up Season With Runs on Red, Purple and Yellow Lines (Tattler)
- Video: Yep, Parking a Car in Chicago Can Be a Drag (Expired Meter)
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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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