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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 7

9:08 AM CDT on May 7, 2015

    • CDOT Releases Details About How The Union Station Transit Center Will Work (Tribune)
    • IDOT Provides an Update on the North Lake Shore Drive Revitalization Project
    • Outbound Side of Ravenswood Stop Opens Sunday, Work on Inbound Side Starts Next Year (Sun-Times)
    • Hinz: Dorval Carter May Serve as the Fall Guy for an Upcoming CTA Fare Hike (Crain's)
    • Konkol: Speed Kills & Cams Reduced Speeding, But That Doesn't Mean They Increase Safety (DNA)
    • Pritzker Park, Home to CLA Placemaking Initiatives, May Become Mixed-Use Development (RedEye)
    • Far NW Side's First People Spot Coming to Cafe Near Irving & Austin (DNA)
    • Paver & Bench by Roosevelt PBLs Have Misspellings (And the Minimalist Bench Cost $4K) (RedEye)
    • Cab Drivers Ask Naperville Officials to Regulate Ride-Sharing Companies (Tribune)
    • After Successful Campaign to Save South Chicago Velodrome, Racing Set to Resume This Summer (DNA)
    • Bicycle Maintenance and Safe Cycling Tips From Uptown Bikes (DNA)
    • Schaumburg Park District Hosting Bike Safety Rodeo for Young Kids (Tribune)

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John Greenfield

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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