Today’s Headlines
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9:41 AM CDT on August 28, 2014
- Quinn and Rauner Discuss Viewpoints on Public Works Investments at Forum (Tribune)
- Predictably, Motorheads Gripe About Quinn’s Veto of 70 MPH Speed Limits (Tribune)
- Barrington Hills Board May Vote to Ban Bikeways From the Village Altogether (Herald)
- Think 311 Is a Joke? City Hall Is Seeking Input on How to Improve It (Sun-Times)
- Resident Gets Nonbinding Belmont Flyover Referendum Added to November Ballot (DNA)
- Kamin Dubs the Batavia Woonerf a “Handsome Success” (Tribune)
- Despite Loop Ban, Cheerios Sponsoring Rush Hour Pedicab Rides From Union Station (DNA)
- CTA Tips for New College Students (RedEye)
- Wrigley Renovation Work Will Involve Parking Restrictions, Traffic Headaches (DNA)
- Vacant Lot is Being Turned into an Green Learning Center for Avondale Fest (DNA)
- Routes Unveiled for Active Trans‘ Four-Star Bike & Chow, a Calorie-Neutral Bike Ride
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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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