Today’s Headlines for Wednesday January 24
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10:00 AM CST on January 24, 2018
- Icy Conditions Cause Over 200 Crashes on Chicago Roadways (Tribune)
- Woman, 75, Escapes to Safety After Car Stalls on Metra Tracks (Tribune)
- Police Warn Food Delivery Drivers About West Side Armed Robberies (Tribune)
- Development Near Sedgewick Station Will Have 105 Units, 25 Parking Space (Curbed)
- Evanston Aldermen: TOD With 318 Units, 176 Spots Near Davis Stops Too Dense (Curbed)
- New Andersonville Condo Building Named After Local LGBT Icon Chuck Renslow (Crain’s)
- Active Trans Has 4 Open Job Positions, Including Graphic Designer, Volunteer Coordinator
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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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