Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 1
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8:51 AM CDT on November 1, 2017
- In the Wake of Truck Attack on NYC Bike Path, CPD Says “No Credible Threats” Here (ABC)
- Police: Speeding Motorist Rear-Ended Cab Driver at Oak/Clark, Both Were Killed (WGN)
- 7 Injured in CTA Bus / Car Crash on Lake Shore Drive Near Belmont (ABC)
- Driver Runs Red in Bartlett, Seriously Injuring Teen on Skateboard in Crosswalk (Tribune)
- Police Warn of String of Robberies at or Near 95th Street Station (Sun-Times)
- More Than 150 People Attended Contentious Meeting on Milwaukee Downzoning Proposal (DNA)
- Ald. Dowell: Reserve Parking on Business Streets for Residents During Special Events (Tribune)
- Why Graceland Cemetery Got Rid of Its Bike Ban (DNA)
- November Events on the Lakefront Trail (Active Trans)
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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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