Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, February 7
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9:00 AM CST on February 7, 2017
- $23 Million Blue Line IMD Station Overhaul Begins With Work on Damen Entrance (DNA)
- City to Get $20M in Settlement From Disgraced Traffic Cam Vendor RedFlex (DNA)
- Emanuel Will Give Speech on Infrastructure Thursday Before Town Hall on Gun Violence (Tribune)
- National Parks Service Seeks Input on Redevelopment of Pullman Historic Site (Curbed)
- Ickes Homes Redevlopment Plan Moves Forward With Fewer Public Housing Units (Curbed)
- Manor Greenway, Minus Traffic Diverters, Is Moving Forward for Late 2017 Construction (DNA)
- Chicago’s Most Popular Valentine’s Day Destinations, According to Uber (RedEye)
- All Streeterville Residents Welcome at Tonight’s Town Hall With Ald. Hopkins (SOAR)
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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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