Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 2
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9:02 AM CDT on September 2, 2015
- The New Northerly Island — Including a Sweet Bike Trail Loop — Opens Friday (Tribune)
- Deep Tunnel Project Completed After 40 Years, Will Address Flooding on South Side (Tribune)
- Emanuel Won’t Rule Out a New Tax on Ride-Sharing (RedEye)
- Police: Driver Killed After He Veered Into Oncoming Traffic, Striking CTA Bus (Tribune)
- Lisle Village Clerk Charged With 3rd DUI After Police Find Him Asleep in Car (Herald)
- Cyclist Who Was Doored Near Diversey/Sheffield Wins Settlement (Keating)
- BRT Opponent Leads Bike Tours to Highlight Proposed West Loop Traffic Changes (DNA)
- Activists Protest the Eviction of Homeless People From Uptown Viaducts (Tribune)
- Wabash Jewelers Blame ‘L’ Construction for Drop in Sales (DNA)
- Kenwood Merchants Asked for New Meters to Encourage Parking Turnover (DNA)
- MPC Hosts an FHWA Workshop on Parking Pricing & Management
- Waiting for the School Bus With Your Kid Is Time Well Spent (Tribune)
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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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