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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 8

8:59 AM CDT on August 8, 2017

    • CTA Plans to End Lincoln Bus Pilot on 9/1 Due to Low Ridership (Tribune, DNA)
    • A Map of All the Changes Proposed for Jackson Park, Including Pedestrianization (DNA)
    • 5 Adults and 1 Child Injured in Crash in Mayfair (CBS)
    • Man With Box Cutter Robs Woman on the South Branch of the Green Line (Tribune)
    • City Announces Plans for Complete Streets Makeover on Milwaukee in Avondale (DNA)
    • Kids Write Mayor of Summit to Request Improvements to Pedestrian Crossing (Active Trans)
    • Napervillans Want to Reopen Tunnel Through BNSF Embankment for Ped Access (Tribune)
    • NorthSideBikeRide Tour of Public Art Meets Wednesday 6 PM at Pratt Beach Sculpture
    • Active Trans Presents Vision Zero Chicago Summit 9/20 at Kent College of Law

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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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