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By John Greenfield

9:12 AM CDT on May 16, 2014

Divvy, Red Line Rehab Counted Among Wins in Rahm’s First Term (Tribune)
Lawyer Outlines John Bills’ Defense in Reflex Bribery Case (CBS)
Google Maps: Chicago Has More Traffic Congestion Than New York (Sun-Times)
West Town, Lakeview Join Forces for Bike-Friendly Business Program (Tribune)
Closures on the Orange, Red Lines This Weekend for Track & Station Work (DNA)
Keating Is Stoked About the Upcoming ITEP-Funded Bike Projects
Don’t Wanna Be A-Doored? Use These Dooring Prevention Tips (Active Trans)
Interesting Stats About Chicago Bike Thefts (Sun-Times)
Timbuk2 Bike Bag Shop Opens; Party This Saturday (DNA)

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John Greenfield

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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