Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 6
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8:53 AM CDT on September 6, 2017
- New Affordable Housing Ordinance May Be Introduced in City Council Today (Curbed)
- Northbrook Park President Questions Whether Velodrome Is a Good Use of the Space (Tribune)
- Study: Ride-Sharing Is Increasing Congestion (Active Trans)
- Farewell to the Randolph-Wabash CTA Station (Curbed)
- Oak Parkers: Divvy Is the (W)Right (Heming)Way to Get Around Town Without a Car (Tribune)
- Daley Plaza Public Space Will Now Be Available for Private Weddings & Other Events (DNA)
- Tons of Events on the Lakefront Trail This Month (Active Trans)
- Filmed by Bike Fest on 9/22 at Vittum Theater Is a Fundraiser for West Town Bikes
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