Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 13

• Despite Opposition, Construction of N. Branch Trail Extension Slated for November 30 (DNA)
• Transit Agencies Announce Ventra App Will Launch Next Week (Tribune)
• Pace Fare Hike Only Applies to Those Who Don't Use Ventra (CBS)
• 6 Weekend Express Trains in Each Direction Are Being Added to Rock Island Line (Sun-Times)
• Driver Crashes Into Oak Park Metra Station After Suffering Medical Emergency (Tribune)
• Source: Arson Suspected in Explosion at Pritzker Parking Garage That Burned 5 Cars (DNA)
• LaSalle St. Bridge Closing Today for 3 Days During Riverwalk Work (Sun-Times)
• Funding Problems for Buffalo Grove Crossing Guard Program (Herald)
• 25-Story Rental Tower Proposed for Parking Lot Near Roosevelt Stop (Curbed)
• Development Near Eastern Trailhead of The 606 Will Charge Rents of Up to $4K a Month (DNA)

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