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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, April 26

9:01 AM CDT on April 26, 2017

    • N. Branch Transpo Goals Include, New bridges, Transitway, 606 Extension (Curbed)
    • Rauner Moves to Fire at Least 36 "Improperly Hired" IDOT Employees (Politico)
    • Driver Apparently Hit Bicyclist Near Unfinished Navy Pier Flyover (DNA)
    • 8-Year-Old Girl Fought Off Man Who Tried to Kidnap Her While She Was Biking (ABC)
    • Police: Man Confessed to Assaulting 2 Women on Prairie Path in Wheaton (Tribune)
    • In the Chicago Region, When White People Leave Jobs Tend to Follow (MPC)
    • Mixed-Use TOD Planned for 1966 N. Milwaukee Lot (DNA)
    • Google Adds an Old CTA Car to Roof for Seating -- A TOD in Logan Already Has One (DNA)
    • Man Biking From Chicago to Atlanta to Draw Attention to Type 1 Diabetes (DNA)
    • Complete Schedule Available for Transport Chicago Conference on June 9

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John Greenfield

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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