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9:11 AM CDT on May 6, 2014

    • Traffic Cams Record Violations by Emanuel's Security Detail (ABC)
    • Edison Park Chamber Blows $174K on Free Parking for Shoppers (DNA)
    • Romeoville Man Charged With DUI in Crash That Killed Son (Tribune)
    • 1 Killed, 1 Injured in South Chicago Crash (Tribune)
    • Drunk Driver on Train Tracks Told Cops She Was Looking for ATM (Tribune)
    • Video: Cop Nearly Right-Hooks Cyclist in Protected Bike Lane (Kevenides)
    • Water Fight: Comparing River Taxi Rates and Service (RedEye)
    • $4 Million Overhaul for Flossmoor Station (Sorry, Not the Brewpub) ABC
    • Logan Square Losing Cheap SROs Near 'L', Gaining Pricey Ones (Hertz)
    • Blacklisted: Neko Case's Rude Response to a Parking Ticket (Expired Meter)

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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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