Today’s Headlines

9:01 AM CDT on July 29, 2014

35th Ward Alderman Rey Colón Arrested for Alleged DUI (Sun-Times)
Sheriff's Deputy Facing 3rd DUI Charge Still on the Job (Sun-Times)
Violent Crimes & Thefts on CTA Declined in 1st Half of 2014 (CBS)
Women Share Stories of Sexual Harassment on the CTA (RedEye)
Checking Out the Rehabbed Harrison Red Line Stop (Tattler)
Construction Underway on New 35th Street Bike/Ped Bridge (DNA)
Inspector General: Metra Employees Routinely Falsify Timesheets (Crain's)
Ding Ding Let's Ride Hosting a Picnic Bike Brunch August 17 in Arrigo Park
Video: Inside the World of Chicago Bike Polo (WGN)

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