Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 13
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9:34 AM CDT on October 13, 2015
- Another Error-Filled Anti-Bike Screed From Columnist Mark Konkol (DNA)
- Hazmat Issue Temporarily Shuts Down Metra’s BNSF Line (Tribune)
- Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Strikes Senior in Buffalo Grove (Tribune)
- DNA Plays Around With Divvy Data, Finds Gender Equity Is Improving
- Brick Sidewalks Installed on Argyle; Merchants Say Construction Is Hurting Business (DNA)
- WBEZ Looks at Chicago’s Extensive System of Alleys
- Was That Cubs Pitcher Jake Arrieta Pedaling a Folder Around Wrigleyville? (Sun-Times)
- Illinois Bike Summit Takes Place October 28 in Champaign/Urbana
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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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