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By John Greenfield

9:11 AM CST on January 18, 2017

Chicago Driver Dies After Head-on Crash in Lockport (Tribune)
School Bus Rollover Crash on I-294 After Driver Suffers Seizure, No Serious Injuries (ABC)
170-Room Boutique Hotel Will Be Built Near Morgan Station (Curbed)
Loop Tower Will Be Converted From Offices to Apartments (Curbed)
Rubbish! Red Line Rerouted Last Night Due to Trash Fire on the Tracks (Tribune)
West Loop’s Skinner Park Is Getting a New Fieldhouse (DNA)
Local Cyclists Are Gearing up for Active Trans’ Winter Bike Challenge This Month (Medill)

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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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