Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 19
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8:59 AM CDT on October 19, 2016
- Tribune Repeats Its Call for Citizens to Vote No on Lockbox Amendment
- Cyclist Injured at Lake/Michigan, Where Chicago Fire Filmed Fake Crash Monday (DNA)
- After Student’s Death, Plan for Lower Speed Limit, 2-Way PBL on Sheridan (Tribune)
- CTA Security Cam Capture Images of Robbery Suspects at 33rd Red Line Stop (DNA)
- SW Side Politicians Head to D.C. to Try to Resolve Railroad Blockage Issue (DNA)
- New Children’s Book Is Based on How Red Line Works (DNA)
- Gallery: North Branch Trail Extension Is a Great Place to Check Out Fall Colors (DNA)
- Hearing in the Bobby Cann Case Friday 10 a.m. at 26th/California (The Chainlink)
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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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