Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 7
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8:51 AM CDT on July 7, 2017
- State Legislation Passes a Budget, Paving the Way for Addressing Transportation Issues (Sun-Times)
- First Section of Lakefront Trail Separation Between 31st and 41st Opens Today (Tribune)
- Drivers Often Fail to Stop for Pedestrians When They See Flashing Yellow Beacons at Crosswalks (Tribune)
- Should Cyclists Avoid Pulling Up to the Right of Drivers Who Are About to Turn Right? (The Chainlink)
- New West Loop Parking Ban Aimed at Thwarting “Day Trippers” Should Be in Effect Soon (DNA)
- Quincy Station Is One Step Closer to Official Landmark Status (Curbed)
- New Elgin Road Race on 7/15 Honors Fallen Cyclist Dennis Jurs (Herald)
- 7/15 Event With Biking, Kayaking, Paddleboarding for People With Disabilities at the IN Dunes (Access Miller)
- 9/9 Bike Ride Honors Fallen Cyclist & Actress Molly Glynn, Raises Money for Theater Community Relief Fund
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