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8:54 AM CST on December 19, 2013

    • RTA Releases Ventra Audit, Says CTA Has Seen Little Financial Impact (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Interim RTA Director Appointed in Wake of Harassment Allegations (Tribune, Herald)
    • 4 Windy City Rollers Injured by Driver Evading Police (RedEye)
    • More Than $10K Raised for Family of Hector Avalos (RedEye)
    • Trucker Sentenced to 4 Years for Fatal 2009 DUI (Tribune)
    • Lessons for Chicago From Japan's Transportation Network (Gapers Block)
    • National Motorists Association Want Tollway Speed Limits Raised to 70 (Expired Meter)
    • Clearing Roads From Early Snows Is Taking Toll on City Budget (Tribune)
    • CTA Rail Car Sells for $13K in Auction (RedEye)
    • Diary of a Winter Bike Commuter (Ding Ding)

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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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