Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 17

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By John Greenfield

9:24 AM CDT on August 17, 2016

More Coverage of the Lisa Kuivinen Bike Fatality Case (DNA, CBS, ABC, Keating Law)
Manslaughter, DUI Charges for Driver Who Ran Red in Chicago Heights (Tribune)
Foxx: Metra, Other Systems Shouldn’t Delay Installing Pricey Safety System (Tribune)
Chicago Urban League Report on Segregation Discusses Transportation Inequality (ATA)
Police: Robbers Targeting 87th Street Bus Riders (ABC)
MPC Releasing Unified Vision Plan for Chicago’s 3 Rivers Today
Damaged Red Line Track Leaves Passengers Stranded Underground, Causes Delays (DNA)
New Uptown Survey Will “Help Guide Bike-Friendly Investments” (DNA)
UberPool Offering Rides for $3.12 Within the Central City This Week (Chicagoist)
Italian High Speed Company Rep Speaks at MWHSRA Lunch September 16
Illinois Bike Summit Takes Place September 19 in Bloomington-Normal

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John Greenfield

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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