Today’s Headlines for Monday, April 2
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9:24 AM CDT on April 2, 2018
- Critics: IL EPA Let Corporations Dictate How to Spend $109M Volkswagen Settlement (BGA)
- Rauner Is Opposed to Any Gas Tax Increase for Infrastructure (INN)
- 3 Killed After Ambulance Driver Crashes Into Building in Bellwood (Tribune)
- Teen Fatally Struck Man Walking in Aurora Saturday Night, No Citations (Sun-Times)
- Chicago Man Gets 5 Years for Fatal DUI Crash in Kendall County (Tribune)
- Woman Attacks a Stranger While Riding CTA Bus on North Michigan (NBC)
- Construction Along Two Lake County Metra Lines Will Result in Schedule Changes (Tribune)
- Downtown Parking Lots Disappearing During Construction Boom in Ride-Share Era (Tribune)
- SRAM Decries Distracted Driving, Faded Chicago Bike Lanes (Business Insider)
- The South Shore Line Reintroduces Bikes on Board Service for Spring (WIMS)
- Michigan DOT Is Sponsoring Additional Amtrak Service to Holland, MI, for Tulip Fest
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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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