Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 2
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9:41 AM CDT on May 2, 2018
- More DoBi Launch Coverage (Patch, NBC, Curbed, WTTW, Sun-Times, Next City)
- Pier Flyover Delayed Again, ATA Says Use Lower LSD Lane for Bikeway (Great Idea!) (WBEZ)
- Metra Breaks Ground on New Railcar Refurbishment Shop (Herald)
- Hit-and-Run Drunk Driver Who Struck 4 Cars, Critically Injuring Man, Gets 7 Years (Tribune)
- 3 CTA Workers Hurt by “Arc Blast” From Transformer in the Loop (Tribune)
- Parts of LSD Will Be Closed Overnight for 41st St. Bike/Ped Bridge Work (CBS)
- CTA Expected to Approve Chicago Market Co-op as Wilson Tenant Next Week (Sun-Times)
- Daily Southtown Writer: I’m Guilty of Distracted Driving but I Will Keep Trying to Stop
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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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