Today's Headlines
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 19
- $1.5M Settlement for Family of Girl Who Was Struck by a CTA Bus Driver (Tribune)
- Trains Rerouted After Man Found Dead on 'L' Car Near Howard (Sun-Times)
- What Effect Would Legalizing Marijuana Have on Illinois Traffic Safety? (Reader)
- City Council Approves Tripling the Fine for Downtown Double Parking to $300 (Tribune)
- NW Suburban Cary Will Get a New $2.4M Metra Station (Tribune)
- An Update on Active Trans' Advocacy to Create the Chicago River Trail
- Drivers Say Winter Parking Ban Is a Money Grab but It May Be a Money Loser (WBEZ)
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