Headlines for Monday, August 15
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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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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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