Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 9
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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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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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