Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 8
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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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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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