Today’s Headlines
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9:00 AM CST on March 6, 2014
- U.S. DOT Recommends Ashland BRT, Red & Purple Rehab for Federal Funding (Tribune)
- TOD Ordinance Called “Stupid” at Meeting on Low-Parking Building by Sheridan Stop (DNA)
- Western Closed This Weekend for Bloomingdale Bridge Transplant (The 606, DNA)
- Rough Winter for Amtrak (Tribune)
- No Charges for Driver Who Killed Female Pedestrian in Aurora (Tribune)
- Rahm: Contractors Responsible for Fixing Streets Where Potholes Quickly Appeared (DNA)
- City Will Crack Down on Construction Crews Parking on Sidewalks (DNA)
- Trek President Talks About How He Pushes Healthy Living to Employees (DNA)
- …But Is He a Fat Shamer? (Tiny Fix)
- How Has Ventra Been Working for You Lately? (Tattler)
- Cop-sicle: Officer Patrols Beverly by Bike All Winter (Beverly Review)
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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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