Today’s Headlines
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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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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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