Today’s Headlines
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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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