Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 30
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8:58 AM CDT on July 30, 2015
- Emanuel Introduces Ordinance to Establish Rules for Privatizing City Assets (Sun-Times)
- Oak Parking Planning Neighborhood Greenway Network (Active Trans)
- MPC’s Skosey: New TOD Ordinance Would Mean More Residents & Revenue for Chicago (Crain’s)
- CNT’s Kyle Smith: TOD Reform Could Keep Chicago From Losing 3rd-Largest City Status (Crain’s)
- Long Grove Man Charged With Fatal DUI Pleads Not Guilty to Additional Charges (Herald)
- Libertyville Is Paying People to Buy Cars (Herald)
- Rauner May Sign Bill to Allow Ticketing of Cars Illegally Parked in Electric Charging Spots (ABC)
- Rookie Alderman Calls for Cracking Down on Noisy Car Sound Systems (Sun-Times)
- After Debate Over Parking & Density, River North High Rise Gets Building Permit (Curbed)
- Gas Station at North/Ashland May Be Replaced With 99-Room Hotel (Crain’s)
- Can New Lighting, Murals Along “Wabash Art Corridor” Boost Commerce? (Tribune)
- Bike Lawyer: I Dislike Contra-Flow Lanes But Understand Why They’re Important (RedEye)
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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