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8:58 AM CDT on April 11, 2014

    • Amtrak Announces Plans to Restore Passenger Service to Rockford (Courier-News)
    • Editorial: Toothless State Ethics Act Provides Cover for Madigan on Metra Patronage (Tribune)
    • Minor Blue Line Derailment Near Cicero Stop Due to Truck Tire on Tracks (Tribune)
    • State Lawmaker Holding Town Hall to Discuss Rehab of Forest Park Branch (RedEye)
    • Cicero Wants Input From Residents on TOD Plan (Suburban Life)
    • Uber Rallies Voters Against State Bill, Tries to Recruit Cabbies (DNA)
    • Driver Charged With DUI After Killing Pedestrian in Des Planes (ABC)
    • SUV Driver Injures 63-Year-Old Pedestrian in Lincoln Square, Flees (Tribune)
    • Work Finally Starts on Milwaukee/Wood Intersection Overhaul (DNA)
    • Devon Streetscape Will Include Road Diet, Wider Sidewalks, Bumpouts (DNA)
    • Divvy Stocking More Bikes in Stations for Spring (CBS)
    • Tips for Choosing Good Bike Commuting Routes (Active Trans)

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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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