Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 23
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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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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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