Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 17
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9:00 AM CDT on August 17, 2015
- Aldermen Propose Gas Tax, Congestion Pricing, Uber Surcharge & Bicycle Tax (Sun-Times)
- Transit Future Could Fund Extension of Blue Line to Schaumburg & Lombard (Active Trans)
- Super-Low Gas Prices “Soar” by 50 Cents After Equipment Failure at Refinery (Crains)
- Driver Charged With Homicide After Crash That Terminated Woman’s Pregnancy (CBS)
- 4 Officers Hurt After Crashing Squad Cars During Chase in West Pullman (Tribune)
- Man Facing Trial for Simpsons-Inspired Graffiti in Naperville Also Charged With DUI (Tribune)
- Cyclists Ignoring “No Bikes” on Naperville Riverwalk, Perhaps Because Nearest Street Is 5 Lanes (Tribune)
- Riverwalk Has Hazards for the Visually Impaired, Including That Guy With Awesome Suits (North Loop)
- CDOT: Google Maps-Powered App Helped Us Save $25 Million in Construction Costs (Curbed)
- Cab Company Official Pleads Guilty to Laundering Title of Wrecked Taxi (Sun-Times)
- Important Hearing for Hector Avalos Case This Thursday (The Chainlink)
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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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