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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 16

9:00 AM CDT on June 16, 2016

    • Bike Courier Blaine Klingenberg Died After Crash With Tour Bus (Tribune, CBS, DNA)
    • John Bills, Found Guilty in RedFlex Scandal, May Be Sentenced to 30 Years (Tribune)
    • Metra Board Approves $3 Million Contract to Renovate Calumet Station (Sun-Times)
    • Metra Honors Winners of This Year's Safety Poster & Essay Contest (Patch)
    • New TOD Next to Belmont Red Line Stop May Include Zero Parking Spots (Curbed)
    • Loop North News Argues Traffic Jams Are a Symptom of Too Much Density
    • The 500-Cycle "Bike Builder" Giveaway Will Be in Lawndale This Year (Active Trans)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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