Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 17
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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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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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