Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 15
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9:16 AM CDT on September 15, 2017
- Active Trans Op-Ed: Highway Expansion Exacerbates Inequality in the Region (Sun-Times)
- What Impact Would the Amazon HQ Have on Chicago’s Housing Market? (Crain’s)
- Take a Look at Proposals for a New Riverwalk to Chinatown (DNA)
- $17M Belmont Blue Station Renovation Will Break Ground Next Year (DNA)
- You Can Now Schedule a Ride on Fixed-Route Lyft Shuttles a Week in Advance (DNA)
- Coach USA Launching Bus Service Between Valparaiso, IN, and Chicago Airports (Tribune)
- Drivers Discuss the Milwaukee Avenue Overhaul, On-Street Bike Rack Installed at Oakley (DNA)
- You Can Buy a Commemorative Chicago Marathon Ventra Card (NBC)
- Combining a Visit to the Shedd With a Divvy Ride Is a Recipe for Romance (Tribune)
- Check Out the Route for Active Trans’ Chicago River Trail Ride This Sunday at 10 PM
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