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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 9

9:08 AM CST on December 9, 2015

    • Tollway Board Ready to Launch Study of Rte. 53 Extension Despite Opposition (Tribune)
    • Editorial: Tollway Authority to Should Cautiously Consider "Managed Lanes" (Herald)
    • SUV Driver Struck & Killed Woman in Beach Park Parking Lot, No Charges (Tribune)
    • Homicide Charge for Driver Who Crashed Car in Highland Park, Killing 2 Passengers (Sun-Times)
    • Northbound Red Line Trains Will Run Express on North Side This Weekend (Sun-Times)
    • Elburn Opens Anderson Road Bridge, Which Will Connect to Bike Trails (Herald)
    • Developer of "L" TOD Building in Logan Wants to Install Old 'L' Car on Roof Deck (Curbed)
    • Funeral Home Wants Liquor License to Prevent Mourners From Tailgating in Parking Lot (Herald)
    • Meet the Artist Who Designed "The Chicago Neighborhood Map" (Tribune)
    • Nike Is Hosting Free Workouts in Floating Gym Docked at Riverwalk (Crains)
    • Driver Who Drove Through Window of Mattress Shop Is Now a Bedding Expert (Sun-Times)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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