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Today’s Headlines

9:15 AM CDT on April 16, 2014

    • Metra Releases Hundreds of Index Cards With Job Referrals by Politicians (RedEye)
    • Alderman Beale Opposed to Extending Red Line South on Halsted (Sun-Times)
    • Chicago Parking Meters Stands to Make More Money Off Pay-By-Phone (Tribune)
    • Van Driver Runs Light at Madison/Ashland, Injuring 12 Bus Riders (DNA)
    • Cyclists Injured When Driver Blew Wicker Park 4-Way Stop Wins Settlement (Keating)
    • Amtrak Service to Rockford Could Be a Boon for Elgin (Herald)
    • Opposition & Support Building for Wicker Park Trader Joe's (DNA)
    • CTA "Friendship Train" Driver Brightens Riders' Days (DNA)
    • Active Trans Needs Volunteers for Bike the Drive
    • Bucktown Merchants Hosting "I Like Bike" Promotion (DNA)

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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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