Today’s Headlines for Monday, April 16
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9:13 AM CDT on April 16, 2018
- An Update on IDOT’s Plan to Use Private Financing Widen I-55 (Tribune)
- Driver Charged With Homicide After Fatal Police Chase Crash in Rogers Park (Tribune)
- Fallen Police Commander Led 2003 Chase That Killed a Bystander (Chicago Mag)
- FBI Raid on Trump Lawyer Cohen Sought Ties to Chicago Cab Operators (Sun-Times)
- Cahill: CMAP Should Add O’Hare Express [Boondoggle] to Its Priority Project List (Crain’s)
- Emanuel Proposes a New Trail Connecting the Riverwalk to Chinatown (Sun-Times)
- S. Lakefront Framework Plan Includes Emphasizes Jackson Park Water Features (Tribune)
- “Aerial Cities” TV Show Offers a Fresh Perspective on CTA Infrastructure (Sun-Times)
- Letter: Why Can’t Metra Cars Arrive on Time? (Tribune)
- In Praise of Lakefront Trail Excursions in Challenging Weather (Tribune)
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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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