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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 15

9:12 AM CST on December 15, 2016

    • Op-Ed: If Trump Expands TIFIA Program, It Could Be a Boon for Chicago (Crain's)
    • 31st St. Route Is Only Getting Half of Desired Ridership, Advocates Ask for Longer Hours (DNA)
    • Lincoln Bus Pilot Is Extended 6 Months, CTA Says More Marketing Needed (DNA)
    • Irving Park, Addison Blue Line Stations to Get New Public Art (Sun-Times)
    • Investigator: Man Was Driving 100 MPH Befor Fatal West Chicago Crash (Herald)
    • Suburban Man Accused of Road Rage, Pointing a Gun at Another Driver on Kennedy (DNA)
    • Uber Is Named Metra's Official Ride-Share Partner, Lyft Expands (Tribune)
    • A Month After Fare Increase, Metra Gives CEO a $28K Raise (Tribune)
    • TOD With 120 Units, 14 Spots Proposed for Sherid/Dakin in Lakeview (Curbed)
    • Don't Stiff the Working Stiffs Delivering Food by Bike Through the Stiff Freeze (Chicagoist)
    • MPC Staffers Recommend Transpo & Planning Themed Holiday Gifts
    • A Walk on the Biographical Side: Transpo Reporter Wisniewski Publishes a Book on Algren (DNA)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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