Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, April 6

  • Joe Cahill: We Can’t Afford Not to Hike the Illinois Gas Tax (Crain’s)
  • Key Rauner Ally Comes Out Against MPC’s Proposal to Raise State Gas Tax (Crain’s)
  • Local Leaders Discuss the the Possibility of Extending The 606 E. to Clybourn (RedEye)
  • New Uber Ad Takes Aim at Ordinance That Would Require Chauffeur’s Licenses (Politico)
  • Active Trans Staffers, Englewood Residents Discuss Ped Safety Issues at 63rd/Halsted (DNA)
  • Nixing Manufacturing District Zoning Will Open Finkl Site to Other Uses (Curbed)
  • Des Plaines Approves Study for Pedestrian Underpass (Herald)
  • Streamwood Red Light Cameras May Go Live Next Month (Herald)
  • Editorial: It’s High Time for a Crackdown on Lincoln Towing Services (Tribune)
  • Navy Pier Plans to Raise Garage Parking Prices (Crain’s)
  • Spot a Blackhawks-Themed Divvy, Post a Photo, Win Free Schwag (CDOT)

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