Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 28
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8:56 AM CDT on May 28, 2015
- IL Environmental Groups File Federal Lawsuit to Stop the Illiana Tollway (Tribune)
- Stakeholders Agree: The Finkl Plan Has to Include Better Transportation Access (DNA)
- Mastercard CEO at Chicago Forum on Global Cities: “Transit & Transport Is Priority #1” (Forbes)
- Teen Who Was Serving Probation After Deadly Crash Indicted on Escape Charges (Tribune)
- Lake County DUI Sting Leads to 6 Arrests, 179 Tickets (Tribune)
- Hearing on the Bobby Cann Case Scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. (The Chainlink)
- Reuters: Amtrak’s Empire Builder Line Shows Why the System Is in Financial Trouble
- Lakeview Homeowners Say Indecision Over Belmont Flyover Has Them in Limbo (Crains)
- DNA Poll, Inspired by CTA Courtesy Campaign, Finds Not Offering Seats Is the Biggest Problem
- Here’s the 2015 Kidical Mass Lincoln Park Schedule, Starting With Spring Zing on May 30 (BWLP)
- A Roundup of Scenic Chicagoland Bike Trails (Pure Wow)
- Got a Rack or Basket on Your Bike? Help Chicago Win #Everydaybiking Crown (Active Trans)
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