Today’s Headlines

9:14 AM CDT on March 22, 2016

Emanuel Will Unveil "Building on Burnham" Parks and Open Space Plan Today (DNA)
The Plan Includes 5 New Artist-Designed "Gathering Spots" Along the Lakefront (DNA)
Emanuel Discusses Proposals for the Paseo Trail, Widening the Lakefront Trail (WBEZ)
Chris Courtney: Why the Paseo Will Be a Completely Different Animal Than The 606
Hit-and-Run Crash in Dunning That Injured 2 Girls Prompts Safety Study Near School (DNA)
Kamin Critiques City's Plan to Let Developers Pay for More Density (Tribune)
Phase II of N. Branch Trail Extension Delayed After Construction Bids Come in Too High (DNA)
McPier Suing Uber & Lyft, Claims Companies Aren't Paying $4 Tax for Airport Pickups (Crain's)
Dutch Company Credits Chicago's Transit Ridership With Preventing Gridlock (Tribune)

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