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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 2

9:01 AM CST on February 2, 2017

    • Metra Riders React to Yesterday's Fare Hike (ABC)
    • CTA Bus Camera Captures Image of Suspect in Attack on Rider (ABC)
    • Video: Driver Smashes Into Parked Car in Pilsen, Flees the Scene (DNA)
    • Ald. King, Who Endorsed 31st St. Beach Parking Lot Expansion, Is up for Reelection (Active Trans)
    • Albany Park's Bikes N' Roses Education Center Is Thriving Thanks to City Funding (Medill)
    • Mixed-Use With 265 Units, 243 Spaces Planned Near CTA, Metra stops in Oak Park (Curbed)
    • Remembering the Horrific 1977 'L' Crash That Killed 11 People, Injured 160 (Tribune)
    • Here's What the Block by the Logan Stop Looked Like in 1910, Before Streets Were Paved (DNA)

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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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