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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 23

9:17 AM CDT on August 23, 2017

    • CDOT Will Release Details on Plan to Pedestrianize Cornell Drive Today (DNA)
    • Homeless in Uptown Viaducts Given 30-Day Notice to Vacate for Renovation Project (Chicagoist)
    • Reckless Homicide Charges Against Driver Who Killed Beecher Mom and Her 3 Sons (Sun-Times)
    • CTA Bus Evacuated Near Elston/Kimball After Someone Throws a Backpack Onboard (Tribune)
    • Community Group Pushing for Better Bike Path Connections in Lake Forest (Tribune)
    • MPC Led a Walking Tour Highlighting New Initiatives in Pullman
    • Rally Tonight at 6 PM at Balbo Monument Calls for Removing Column, Changing Street Name (Chicagoist)

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