Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 19

9:00 AM CDT on April 19, 2018

$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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