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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 21

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 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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