Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 23

9:08 AM CDT on March 23, 2017

Chicago Area Leads the Nation in Population Loss, Sees 2nd Drop in 2 Years (Tribune)
Trump Budget Would Gut Chicago Transit Funding (Crain's)
More Than 40 Suburban Candidate Filled Out Active Trans Questionnaire on Transportation
Next City Looks at Chicago's "Biking While Black" Enforcement Issue
Police Are Warning Ride-Share Users to Beware of Fake Drivers (DNA)
Details From Last Night's Lake Front Trail Separation Meeting (DNA)
Curbed Looks at the Proposal for the Low Line Public Space
Sign a Letter to Your Congressional Rep Asking Them to Oppose Trump Budget (Active Trans)
Have You Responded to Metra's Survey on Ticket and Fare Options Yet? (Tribune)
Meeting on Lawrence TOD Plan Tonight 7 PM at Berry United Methodist Church (DNA)

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