Today’s Headlines
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8:59 AM CDT on August 1, 2014
- Task Force Will Brainstorm Transportation Solutions for Museum Campus (Sun-Times)
- Waguespack Blasts Klein & Kubly Over Red Light Cameras (Expired Meter)
- Park District Transforming 45 Acres on SE Side to Calumet Bike Park (DNA)
- Cyclist Killed in Metra Train Crash in Desplaines (CBS)
- Driver Who Killed Senior in Edgewater Charged With Reckless Homicide (Fox)
- Bike Theft Victims Report That Police Were Unhelpful (CBS)
- Riding the Lolla Train: CTA Turning Service up to 11 for Music Fest (RedEye)
- … But Transpo Snafus Will Abound, & Metra Is Banning Bikes & Booze (DNA)
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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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