Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 2
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9:00 AM CDT on November 2, 2017
- Driver Killed Cyclist Lisa Schalk, 50, Yesterday Morning on Archer Near Midway Airport (Sun-Times)
- Mom of Crash Survivor Wants Allegedly Drunk Cop Who Struck Her to Work With TBI Patients (Tribune)
- New LAB Report Finds That Illinois Is Missing Opportunities to Improve Cycling (Active Trans)
- Metra Is Considering Building a New Stop Near Fulton/Ashland (Crain’s)
- WTTW looks at the Navy Pier Flyover Delay, Including Steven’s Alternative Proposal
- Blue Line Trains Delayed After Loss of Power (Tribune)
- Woman Gives Birth to Twins at Roosevelt ‘L’ Stop (DNA)
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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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