Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 21
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9:00 AM CDT on April 21, 2015
- Loop Link BRT Construction on Washington Starts Tomorrow (DNA)
- Sun-Times: Claypool May Become Emanuel’s Chief of Staff; Rauner Appoints 2 CTA Board Members
- Emanuel Scoffs at Idea of Approving “Right to Work” Zones in Exchange for CTA Funding (Capitol Fax)
- Plan Commission Approves TOD Towers at Max Gerber Site in Logan Square (Curbed)
- Trucker Who Killed Tollway Worker, Injured State Trooper Gets 3 Years in Prison (NBC)
- No Prison Time for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Cyclist Jeffrey Schultz in Forest Park (FPR)
- Man Charged With Hit-and-Run After He Crashes Car Into Riverside Yard, Flees on Foot (Sun-Times)
- Active Trans: Removing Kinzie PBLs Would Be a “National Embarrassment”
- New Austin Alderman Impatient for Divvy to Reach His District (DNA)
- Glenview Public Schools Offer Bike Riding Classes for Kids (CBS)
- RedEye Transit Reporter Tracy Swartz Heading to Tribune, Offers CTA Tips as a Parting Gift
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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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