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9:02 AM CDT on August 27, 2014

    • Quinn Vetoes 70 MPH on Tollways: "Convenience Not Worth Safety Risks" (Tribune)
    • Nonprofits Discuss How Ventra Has Affected Transit Assistance for Clients (RedEye)
    • Driver Who Killed Man in Humboldt Had .161 BAC Level 6 Hours Later (Sun-Times)
    • Man Critically Injured in Pileup on Bishop Ford; Driver Arrested (Tribune)
    • Motorist Veers Off U.S. 41 in Highland Park, Crashes Into Office Building (Tribune)
    • Last Chance to Transfer Balances From Old Fare Cards to Ventra (RedEye)
    • Details on the State Street Resurfacing Project (DNA)
    • Tours Offered of Available 'L' Station Retail Spaces, Including Some Tiny Ones (DNA)
    • CTA Reminds Students to Get Discounted Ventra Cards From Their Schools (ABC)
    • Meet Adam Clark From Pedal to the People Mobile Bike Repair (DNA)
    • Video: Hinsdale's Bike-Riding Mosquito Fighters (Tribune)

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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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