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Headlines for Monday, August 15

9:09 AM CDT on August 15, 2016

    • Spike in IL Traffic Fatalities Coincides With Raising of Speed Limits on Rural Interstates (SJR)
    • Law Center: Plan for Highway Near Lockport Would Unfairly Impact Minorities (Tribune)
    • Chicago Is a Leader in Creating Walkable New Construction (Curbed)
    • New Section of Elston Bypass With Curb-Protected Bike Lanes to Open Tuesday (DNA)
    • Emanuel's Former Chief of Staff Going to Work for Uber (Sun-Times)
    • Driver Crashes Into Pole by Grant Park, Pulled From Wreckage Just in Time (WLS)
    • Police: Cyclist Spat on Driver Who Allegedly Cut Him Off, Resulting in Fight, Arrests (DNA)
    • Bus Stop Signs Installed Along Route for 31st Street Line Reboot (DNA)
    • More Details on Downtown Bike Lane Plans (Tribune)
    • The Chainlink Will Be Moving to a New Website Soon
    • Massive Pop-Up "Diner en Blanc" Dinner Party Held on Queen's Landing (DNA)
    • The Struggle Is Real: Residents Outraged About New Gelato Vendor in Mariano Park (DNA)

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