Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 9

9:00 AM CDT on June 9, 2016

Thresholds Nonprofit Does Outreach to Homeless Individuals on the CTA (RedEye)
Driver Who Had Been Drinking Injured 2 Lake County Deputies in Crash (Sun-Times)
Drunk Driver Who Killed Good Samaritan Who Tried to Stop Him Gets 16 Years (Tribune)
San Hamel's Lawyer Filed Petition to Have Homicide Charge Dismissed Again (Ride on Bobby)
Panel: What Can Chicago Do to Put the Brakes on Population Loss? (MPC)
As Metra Riders Switch to Using Ventra App, Riverside Ticket Office Closes (Sun-Times)
CTA Bus Tracker Malfunctioned During Tuesday Evening Rush (Sun-Times)
Cubs Move Forward With Plaza Plan Despite Lack of Support From Tunney (Crain's)
Giddings Plaza Fountain Should Be Up & Running Soon (DNA)
"Activate" Placemaking Party Takes Place This Evening in Sullivan Alley, 16 E. Monroe
Active Trans Hosting "Kickstand Classic" Fun Race & Fundraiser 9/25 in Bartlett (Tribune)

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