Today’s Headlines for Monday, October 9
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9:01 AM CDT on October 9, 2017
- Man Charged With DUI for Fatal St. Charles Township Crash (Sun-Times)
- Driver Injured Female Pedestrian Who Was Carrying Parade Baton Near Lane Tech (Tribune)
- Police: Man Charged After Dropping Gun on Red Line Tracks Near Sox/35th (Sun-Times)
- Evanston Officials Issue Express “Regret” for Arrest of Black 12-Year-Old on Bike (Tribune)
- Chance the Rapper Live Streams Traffic Stop on Instagram (DNA)
- 45th Ward PB Ballot Includes Bikeways on Austin & LecClaire/Forest Glen (DNA)
- The Tribune Looks at Pace Pulse Service, the Need for Improved Metra Fare Collection
- 3 Men Allegedly Rode Bikes to Park in Little Italy & Defaced Columbus Statue (Tribune)
- New Wicker Park Adidas Store Has ‘L’-Themed Dressing Rooms (DNA)
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