Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 4
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9:04 AM CDT on June 4, 2015
- Many Questions Remain About Downtown CTA Bus Crash That Killed 1, Injured 8 (Tribune)
- Active Trans: Despite Illiana Victory, There Are Still Many Transportation Battles Ahead in Springfield
- Illinois Tollway’s Chair, Executive Director Stepping Down (Tribune)
- 4 Injured After SUV Driver Runs Red Light in Park Ridge (Tribune)
- Metra Electric Trains Delayed by Problems With Overhead Power Lines (Tribune)
- Expansion of North Branch Trail Delayed Since Lowest Bid Is $2 Million Higher Than Expected (DNA)
- Red-Eye Looks at Bloomingdale Trail-Related Gentrification Issues
- Find Your Best Route to the Bloomingdale With New Online Access Finder
- More Info About Access and Amenities Along the Bloomingdale (RedEye, DNA)
- There Will Also Be an Opening Party for the Cal-Sag Trail This Saturday (Tribune)
- It’s Time to Decriminalize Skateboarding in Chicago (Kevenides)
- New Belgium‘s Clips & Beer Film Fest on Friday at 7:30 in Ekhart Park Benefits The Recyclery
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