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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 16

9:00 AM CST on February 16, 2017

    • City & Federal Agencies: Rumors of ICE Checkpoints on the CTA Are False (DNA)
    • Chicago Man Held in Hit & Run Death of Roman Polniak, 52, in Des Plaines (Tribune)
    • Pedestrian Fatally Struck on I-59 in Warrenville (Tribune)
    • 13-Year-Old Girl Killed as After Police Chase in Hammond (ABC)
    • Two Police Officers Injured in Crash During Pursuit (Tribune)
    • Relatives of 5 Victims in I-55 Crash Speak Out at Trucker's Sentencing (Tribune)
    • Western Springs Set to Approve Bids for Metra Platform Upgrades (Tribune)
    • Does Chicago Merit Another Top Bike City Ranking? Let People for Bikes Know (Chicagoist)

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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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