Today’s Headlines
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8:56 AM CDT on September 25, 2015
- Map Shows Where TOD Can Be Built Under the Ordinance That Passed Yesterday (Curbed)
- Tribune Red Light Investigation Leads to Lawsuit Alleging Emanuel Violated FOIA Laws
- Shocking! Daily Herald Opposes Proposed Chicago Congestion Tax for Suburbanites
- City Council Legalizes Food Carts (DNA)
- Waguespack Blasts Emanuel’s Plan to Open Airports to Ride-Share Drivers (Sun-Times)
- Riverwalk Expansion Work Requires Weekend Closure of Wells Bridge (Sun-Times)
- Bar Association: We’ve Lobbied Against Counterproductive DUI Punishments
- After Pressure From Residents, Developer Added 50% More Parking to Old Town Project (DNA)
- 606 Observatory Reopens After 2 Months, Wall by Kennedy Is Growing Green (DNA)
- Walk & Bike to School Day Is Wednesday, October 7 (Active Trans)
- MPC Seeks Input on the Future of Local Waterways With 3 “Great Rivers Chicago” Open Houses
- LIB‘s Illinois bike Summit Takes Place October 28 in Champaign
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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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