Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 25
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9:56 AM CST on January 25, 2017
- Union Station Could Be a Test of How Chicago Infra Funding Will Fare Under Trump (DNA)
- Transit & Biking Booster Mike Quigley Scores a Top Position in New U.S. House (Crain’s)
- Driver Who Critically Injured Woman, 77, in Ashburn Cited by Police (Sun-Times)
- Police: DUI Stop Led to Seizure of Dozens of Illegal Guns From Lawyer’s Home (Tribune)
- Vehicle Crash Investigation in South Shore Delays Metra Electric Trains (Sun-Times)
- 47th Ward Lets Residents Vote on Infra Funding, Doesn’t Hold Full PB Election (DNA)
- Somos Logan Blasts Moreno Over $50 a Plate Dinner to Discuss Gentrification (Sun-Times)
- At Arena’s Request, Jeff Park Anti-TOD Plans Adds Units, Loses Parking Spots (Curbed)
- Street Parking Is Now Mostly Banned During United Center Events (DNA)
- Mark Konkol, One of Chicago’s Leading Bike Trolls, Has Left DNAinfo (Feder)
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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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