Today’s Headlines for Monday, January 11
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9:02 AM CST on January 11, 2016
- Blair Kamin Checks Out Loop Link Speeds, Draws Similar Conclusions as John (Tribune)
- Jury Selection in the John Bills RedFlex Bribery Trial Starts Today (Tribune)
- The Past, Present, and Future of the Belmont Overpass (DNA)
- Steven’s Op-Ed in Crain’s: Replace Industrial Corridor With Walkable Development
- Police: Driver Did Several Shots at Holiday Party Before Fatal South Barrington Crash (Tribune)
- Cold Weather Causing Metra Delays (Tribune)
- Chainlink Highlights Vehicles Parked in Bike Lanes, Including Police Cars, Buses (DNA)
- Cubs Negotiating With Alderman, Businesses, Neighbors on Rules for Outdoor Plaza (Tribune)
- How to Retrieve Lost Items From the CTA (RedEye)
- DNA Talks to Women Bike Chicago About Their Upcoming Launch Party
- Artist and Slow Roll Rider Marian Hayes Has Passed Away (Slow Roll Chicago)
- Aurora Is Holding a Community Meeting on Downtown Master Plan on January 21 (CMAP)
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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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