Today’s Headlines
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8:57 AM CDT on May 21, 2014
- Lucas Museum by Soldier Field Could Bring Galaxy of Transpo Upgrades (Sun-Times)
- Lakeview Residents Organize Against Belmont Overpass (DNA)
- Chicago Ranked as a Relatively Safe City for Pedestrians (Sun-Times)
- 90% of CTA Rides Now Paid With Ventra (RedEye)
- Meeting on Red, Purple Overhaul 5:30 Tonight at Truman College (RedEye)
- Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Chicago’s Red Light Cam Program (Expired Meter)
- Metra Apologizes for Breakdowns That Marooned Passengers on Trains (Tribune)
- 4 Injured After SUV Driver Blows Light on Michigan by Grant Park (Tribune)
- Ride of Silence Honoring Crash Victims Meets at 6 Tonight at Daley Plaza (Keating)
- Divvy Coming to West Rogers Park (DNA)
- Gabe Klein Joins Board of RideScout, a Smartphone Transit App (Expired Meter)
- Funds Sought to Finish Film About Turning ‘L’ Car Into Mobile Theater (RedEye)
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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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