Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 23
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9:15 AM CDT on March 23, 2016
- After Mayor Announces Plan to Widen Lakefront Trail, Active Trans Declares Victory
- Following Brussels Attack, Chicago Police Step Up Security at CTA Stations (Tribune)
- Group That Attacked Red Line Rider With Hammer Faces Attempted Murder Charges (DNA)
- Intoxicated Uber Passenger Attacks Driver, Nearly Causing Car to Run Off Road (Tribune)
- Imagine What a Nightmare It Would Be if the ‘L’ Had a D.C.-Style Shutdown (RedEye)
- Glenview Metra Crossing Will Close for up to 4 Days for Urgent Repairs (Tribune)
- Construction Set to Begin on Wrigleyville Development With 405 Garage Spots (Curbed)
- Developer Turns to Crowdfunding to Raise $10K for Wicker Park Bike Counter (DNA)
- McKinley Park Will Be Getting 2 Divvy Stations (DNA)
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