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Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 24

8:56 AM CDT on July 24, 2015

    • Chicago Mag's Whet Moser Discusses The 606 & The Riverwalk With Emanuel
    • Driver Fatally Strikes Chuck Huang, 75, in Wheaton, No Charges Filed (Tribune)
    • Police Dash-cam Video Show the Crash That Killed Fredi Morales, 20, in Wheeling (Tribune)
    • Suit Filed Against Officers Who Pursued the SuspectThat Fatally Struck Infant (Sun-Times)
    • Witness: Bicyclist Attacked CTA Bus Driver in Lincoln Park (DNA)
    • IL Should Consider Requiring Repeat DUI Offenders to Abstain From Alcohol (IL Policy)
    • Ex-Bear Richard Dent Fined $924 for Speeding 107 MPH (Tribune)
    • DUI Crackdowns in West Town, Wicker Park This Weekend (DNA)
    • National Women's Organization: All-Male Tollway Board Violates State Law (Tribune)
    • 40 Mayors Endorse Rte. 53 Extension, Which Local Mayor Threatened to Blockade (Tribune)
    • Gas Prices Dipped Below $3/Gallon for the First Time This Summer (Sun-Times)

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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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