Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 7

  • Sun-Times Looks at the Funding Behind the Safe Roads Amendment Ballot Referendum
  • 1 Killed, 2 Injured After Driver Collides With School Bus in Garfield Park (Sun-Times)
  • Police: Man Posing as Ride-Share Driver Sexually Assaulted Woman (Tribune)
  • Car-Sharing, Ride-Share Companies Offer Discounts for Election Day (Tribune)
  • Demolition of Children’s Memorial Hospital Is Nearly Complete (Curbed)
  • World Series Rally Ranked as 7th Largest Gathering in Human History (Fox)
  • Parade Tested the Limits of the Region’s Transportation Network (Tribune, Chicagoist)
  • Active Trans, Green Line Wheels Tag 200 Bikes With Reminder to Use Lights
  • Lake Shore Drive Construction Uncovers Chicago Fire Debris (Tribune)

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