Today’s Headlines
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9:00 AM CST on November 7, 2014
- Oberman: Sorry, Metra Fare Hike Won’t Lead to More Service (Sun-Times)
- Metra’s UP-West Line Delayed after Train/Truck Collision; No Injuries (Tribune)
- CTA Riders Sound Off on Random Bag Checks (RedEye)
- Meetings Announced for 45th Ward Participatory Budgeting Process (DNA)
- Husband of Actress Killed While Biking on Trail Is Suing Forest Preserve District (Tribune)
- Second Man Charged in Wild West-Style Orange Line Train Robbery (RedEye)
- New Ordinance Prohibits Limousines From Parking on City Streets (Tribune)
- Limo Company Owes Almost $800K in Tollway Fees & Fines (Tribune)
- Heritage Bikes & Coffee Is Opening an Outpost Near CTA’s Wilson Stop (DNA)
- CBS Examines the Alleged Bicycle Menace, John Tries to Serve as a Voice of Reason
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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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