Today’s Headlines
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8:59 AM CST on January 27, 2014
- Chiberia II Causes Metra Delays, Havoc on Some Local Roads (Tribune)
- Teen Who Killed Elderly Niles Pedestrian Charged With DUI (Suburban Chicago)
- Driver Who Intentionally Struck Bike Tour Group Gets 5 Years (Kevenides)
- Opinion: New Metra Safety Technology Is Overdue (Sun-Times)
- Ex-Metra Police Chief Says Scathing Report Is Unfair (NBC)
- CTA Has Doubled Its Hiring of Veterans (CBJ)
- As Driving Declines, More People Are Choosing Transit (Progress Illinois)
- Homeless Seeking Shelter Draw Complaints From Other CTA Passengers (Depaulia)
- Talking With Business Owners About Bike Lanes (Columbia Chronicle)
- Edison Park Residents Whine About Parking Meter Enforcement (BGA)
- Sick of the Cold? Go Urban Spelunking With This Interactive Pedway Map (DNA)
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