Today’s Headlines
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9:05 AM CDT on June 11, 2014
- Cop Shoots Driver in Wicker Park Who Crashed Into Cars, Sped Towards Officers (Tribune)
- Sources: Rauner Trying to Keep Former Foe From Becoming RTA Chief (Crains)
- Sun-Times, DNA Assume Kennedy Lane Closures Will Cause Carmaggedon on City Streets
- Mayor of Batavia Reappointed to Paid Position on Pace Board (Herald)
- 58-Year-Old Man Dies in Lake Villa Crash (Tribune)
- Ask Your Local Rep to Restore Equity to Commuter Tax Benefits (Active Trans)
- Someone Set 8 Cars on Fire in Wrigleyville (DNA)
- There’s Tons of Stuff Going on for Bike Week this Year (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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