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By John Greenfield

9:03 AM CDT on October 8, 2015

4 Hearings This Month on Pace Budget, Including Possible Fare Hike (Sun-Times)
63-Year-Old Woman Dies Two Days After Being Struck at Howard & Western (Sun-Times)
Emanuel Is in D.C., Angling for Federal Funds for Union Station Rehab (Crain’s)
Many Cabbies Are Striking Today in Protest of Ride-Share Policies, Others Are Still Working (CBS)
In Response, Uber Argues That Taxis Underserve Low-Income Neighborhoods (Chicagoist)
CTA Wins an Award for Its Sassy Ad Campaign Against Bad Transit Riding Behavior (Chicagoist)
Giant Sculpture Made of Tires Installed on The 606’s Damen Plaza (DNA)
Streets of Wrigleyville Are Pedestrianized as Cub Fans Celebrate Wild-Card Win (Tribune)
Next City Tours the Riverwalk Extension With Designer Gina Ford
More Before-and-After Views of the Clybourn Curb-Protected Bike Lanes (CDOT)
DNA Gets Fall Bike Gear & Fashion Tips From NW Side Cyclists
Klein & Schwartz Discuss Their New Books at Upcoming “Think & Drink” Events (MPC)

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John Greenfield

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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