Today’s Headlines
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8:55 AM CDT on September 29, 2014
- City Ready to Bid Out Loop BRT, Transit Center, & Washington/Wabash Station Projects (Tribune)
- New Renderings of the 3 Projects Released (Tribune)
- State Finally Approves $3 Million Grant for 70 More Divvy Station in Chicago & ‘Burbs (Sun-Times)
- Opinion: The Illiana Must Be Stopped (Tribune)
- Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-Ending SUV in Elgin (Tribune)
- Man Arrested After He Crawled Under a Stopped Metra Train in Wilmette (CBS)
- More Reactions to MPC’s Report on Economic Benefits of People Spots (DNA)
- Cab Driving Is Becoming a More Common Occupation for Women (Crain’s)
- Why Kevenides Loves & Hates Liability Waivers for Bike Events
- British School Parents Accuse Tow Truck Company of “Predatory Towing” (DNA)
- Public Meeting on Damen Blue Art Project Wednesday 6 p.m. at Silver Room (RedEye)
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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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