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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 17

9:24 AM CDT on August 17, 2016

    • More Coverage of the Lisa Kuivinen Bike Fatality Case (DNA, CBSABCKeating 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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