Today’s Headlines for Monday, October 24
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8:57 AM CDT on October 24, 2016
- CTA Budget Holds the Line on Fares for 8th Year in a Row (Tribune, Sun-Times, Crain’s)
- More Opinions About the Proposed Lockbox Amendment (Crain’s, J.C. Lind)
- Metra Will Test Real-Time Info Screens at 3 Loop Stations, 22 in ‘Burbs (Sun-Times)
- Cyclist Injured in Milwaukee Ave. Crash Assisted by Another Crash Survivor (DNA)
- Ald. Michele Smith Want 10-Acre Park as Part of Finkl Redevelopment (DNA)
- Plan Commission Approves Upgrades to Theater on the Lake (Curbed)
- The Tribune Looks at the Advantages of Transporting Kids by Cargo Bike
- A Look Inside the New Kenect TOD Apartments (Curbed)
- Wrigleyville Parking Prices Skyrocketed During the Playoffs (Tribune)
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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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