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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