Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 6
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8:56 AM CST on January 6, 2016
- CTA Expanding “Second Chance” Jobs Program for Ex-Offenders (NBC)
- DNA Readers Upset About the Belmont Overpass Coming Down
- Man Gets 10 Years for 2013 DUI Crash That Killed Glenview Couple (Sun-Times)
- Driver Busted for DUI During Morning School Drop-Off in Riverside (Sun-Times)
- Buffalo Grove Crossing Guards Laid Off Due to Funding Dispute (Herald)
- Developer Cites The 606 as Incentive for Building Luxury Homes (CRED)
- License Plate Renewals Drop After State Stops Sending Reminder Notices (Tribune)
- Slow Roll Hosts the Big Marsh Freedom Ride on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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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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