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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 3

9:04 AM CDT on October 3, 2017

    • Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Steven T. Brown in Back of the Yards (Tribune)
    • Officials: Man Charged in Fatal Elgin Crash that Killed Wheaton Woman Was Doing 135 (Tribune)
    • Police: Female Pedestrian Knocked Unconscious After Crash With Cyclist on The 606 Near Damen (DNA)
    • Local Man Who Was Seriously Injured While Biking Cross-Country Plans to Resume His Trip (Tribune)
    • Metra, Amtrak, Safety Advocates Hold Day-Long Seminar on Anti-Suicide Strategies (Trains.com)
    • Residents Say New South Elgin Bridge Doesn't Provide Sufficient Pedestrian Access (Tribune)
    • Lincoln Towing Says 464 Complaints Over Two Years A 'Miniscule' Number (DNA)
    • Lots of Events on the Lakefront Trail this Month (Active Trans)

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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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