Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 22
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9:00 AM CDT on October 22, 2015
- No Fare Hikes or Service Cuts in CTA Budget, But They’re Counting on Help From State (Tribune)
- Since Graduated Licenses Were Introduced, IL Teen Driving Deaths Have Dropped 57% (Herald)
- City Budget Includes Higher Fees for Uninsured Drivers, Parking Apps, Overweight Trucks (Sun-Times)
- Rauner & Madigan Float Dueling Plans to Free Up Gas Tax Money for Struggling Cities (Tribune)
- Nearly $670K Settlement for Pedestrians Who Were Struck by Naperville Cop (Herald)
- Aldermen Want to Require Chauffeur’s Licenses for Uber Drivers Who Serve Airports (Tribune)
- Lake County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Driver Who Killed Senior in Prairie View (Herald)
- The Growing Alliance Between Public Health & Transportation Advocates (Active Trans)
- Franklin Street Bridge Closing This Weekend for Riverwalk Extension Work (Sun-Times)
- UIC Bike Club Delivers Dining Hall Leftovers to Homeless Shelter Each Week (UIC News)
- Know Who’s Really Bummed About the Cubs Loss? Parking Space Entrepreneurs (Tribune)
- “Gridlock Sam” Schwartz Discusses His New Book at MPC “Think & Drink” Tonight
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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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