Today’s Headlines
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9:04 AM CDT on April 29, 2014
- Metra Leaders: We Need to Invest in Rail, Not Just Roads (Crain’s)
- Active Trans Supports Pedicabbers in Fight Against Loop Ban
- 15 Injured After SUV Driver Crashes Into CTA Bus in Gage Park (Tribune)
- 1 Dead, 3 Hurt in Crystal Lake Crash (Tribune)
- Man Charged With DUI After Driving 118 in Southwest ‘Burbs (Expired Meter)
- Trucker Hauling 25K Gallons of Beer Jackknifes Vehicle on the Ike (Tribune)
- Applicant Steals College Counselor’s Car After Admissions Interview (Tribune)
- A Day in the Life of a Divvy Rebalancer (Sun-Times)
- Once Again, Konkol Scapegoats PBLs for Closure of His Favorite Eatery (DNA)
- Check Out the Updated ‘L’ Coffee Map (Chicagoist)
- The Chicago Transit Authority (Rock Band) Turns 45 (UCR)
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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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