Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 5
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9:07 AM CST on January 5, 2017
- Study: Buying & Renting in Chicago Area Strain the Budgets of Average Residents (Tribune)
- Active Trans Looks at New “Dennis’ Law,” Which Clarifies Cyclists’ Right to the Road
- MPC Elects a New Chairperson and 5 New Board Members
- 5 Teens Charged With Robbing Bicyclist at Gunpoint in South Loop (DNA)
- Drivers Are Still Getting Used to the New Argyle “Shared Street” Parking Layout (DNA)
- Metra Is Seeking Input From Customers for Their “Ride Nice” Courtesy Campaign (CBS)
- Construction Starts on 160-Unit, 141-Space Development Near Roosevelt Station (Curbed)
- Many of the Private Shuttles That Are Clogging Loop Link Lanes Are All-Electric (Efficient Gov)
- Good News? Chicago Ridge Mall Named a Top Venue for “Mall Walking“
- City Survey: What Do You Think of the New Brighter Street Lights? (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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