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9:15 AM CDT on August 8, 2014
- Lawmakers Laud Illiana at Naming Ceremony for South Suburban Airport (Sun-Times)
- Wicker Park Committee Endorses 1 Wicker Park TOD Proposal, Pans Another (DNA)
- Blue Line Closed for Construction Between California & Logan This Weekend (DNA)
- Brother and Sister Fatally Struck on Unofficial Shortcut Over Metra Tracks (Tribune)
- Man Dies 3 Days After Truck-Bicycle Crash in Archer Heights (Tribune)
- Teen Who Killed Man in DUI Crash Last Year Gets 90 Days Prison (Daily Herald)
- U. of C. Study: Talking to Strangers on the ‘L’ Is Good for You (DNA)
- Don’t Let Your Bike Be Another Statistic — Watch This Active Trans Anti-Theft Video
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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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