Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 17

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By John Greenfield

8:59 AM CST on November 17, 2017

Woman fatally Struck by Metra Train Near Elgin, Witnesses Say She Tripped on Tracks (Tribune)
Medical Emergency at 63rd/Halsted Delayed Green Line Trains Yesterday Afternoon (Sun-Times)
Lexology: Patent Invalidation in Case of CTA Versus Smart Systems Frees up Fare Collection Technology
Artist Lofts Near Garfield Green Stop Will Have 58 Units — 49 of Them Affordable, 33 Spots (Cityscape)
Plano Seeks to Improve Area Near Historic Train Depot (Tribune)
7 Highland Park Schools Put on a Bike and Walk to School Day (Active Trans)
What’s the Best Way to Create Secure Bike Parking in an Apartment Building? (The Chainlink)

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John Greenfield

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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