Today’s Headlines
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9:03 AM CDT on June 23, 2014
- Metra to Offer Mobile Ticketing, Some Ventra Use, By January 1 (Sun-Times)
- Kennedy Construction Finishes Early, Carmageddon Predictions Unfounded (Tribune)
- 1 Out of 5 Rush-Hour Metra BNSF Trains Is Late (Tribune)
- CTA Use by Low-Income People With Disabilities Has Skyrocketed (Tribune)
- Teen Charged With Reckless Homicide After Striking Construction Worker (Sun-Times)
- Alderman Dowell Speaks Out Against Cell Phone Use While Driving (DNA)
- Bridgeport’s Morgan Corridor Getting Streetscaping Improvements (DNA)
- Sensors on Michigan Avenue Light Poles Will Collect Pedestrian Traffic Data (Tribune)
- Active Trans Holds Station Assessment for Clybourn Metra Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
- Divvy Introducing Valet Service at Downtown, Lakefront Stations (DNA)
- Cyclist Who Crashed at Construction Site Got Bruise Resembling Chicago Flag (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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