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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 8

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  • Driver Who Critically Injured Trick-or-Treater & Fled Charged With Misdemeanors (Sun-Times)
  • Sun-Times Editorial: Don’t Vote for the Safe Roads Amendment Ballot Initiative
  • Read Our Thoughts on the Safe Roads Amendment Ballot Initiative Before You Vote Today
  • Chance the Rapper Leads a “Parade to the Polls” After Grant Park Concert (RedEye)
  • Aldermen Approve Plan for Congestion Pricing for Parking Meters Near Wrigley Field (Tribune)
  • Will Ride-Share, Autonomous Cars Kill the Parking Garage Business? (Crain’s)
  • River West Development Would Replace Parking Lots, Add Public Park (Curbed)
  • Transpo Advocate Encouraged Wilmette to Try “Pop-Up” Street Redesigns (Active Trans)
  • A Record 48 Tower Cranes Are Now Operating at Chicago Development Sites (CBJ)
  • That’s a Head-Turner: Filming of “Exorcist” Remake Will Close Grant Park Streets Today (DNA)

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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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