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By John Greenfield

9:18 AM CST on November 17, 2016

CTA Board Approves $400M in Borrowing for Red/Purple Grant Matching Funds (Sun-Times)
Tribune Editorial Board Member: Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is an Illusion
2 Hurt After SUV Driver T-Bones Semi in Skokie and the Truck Falls on Its Side (CBS)
Active Trans E-Newsletter Provides Updates on Regional Transportation Projects
Evanston, Aurora, Schaumburg, DeKalb, Carbondale Win Awards From Bike League
New Renderings of the Centrum Development, Next to The 606’s Milwaukee Entrance (Curbed)
CTA Gifts Rolls Out a New Toy Holiday Train, ‘L’-Inspired Kids’ Backpacks
Hearing on 41st Ward Participatory Budgeting Process 6 PM Tonight at Taft High (DNA)
Community Input Meeting on the Paseo Plan 8 PM Tonight at La Catrina In Pilsen (DNA)

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John Greenfield

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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