Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May15
MPC Report Proposes Solutions to Address Chicago Segregation (Tribune) 1 Killed in I-57 Crash in University Park (ABC) Driver Who Struck Pole in South Loop, Killing Passenger, Charged With Felony DUI (Tribune) No Bail for Driver Who Fatally Struck Julia Callaway in Chatham (Tribune) Man Critically Injured in Assault on Lakefront Trail Near Oak Street … Continued
9:00 AM CDT on May 15, 2018
- MPC Report Proposes Solutions to Address Chicago Segregation (Tribune)
- 1 Killed in I-57 Crash in University Park (ABC)
- Driver Who Struck Pole in South Loop, Killing Passenger, Charged With Felony DUI (Tribune)
- No Bail for Driver Who Fatally Struck Julia Callaway in Chatham (Tribune)
- Man Critically Injured in Assault on Lakefront Trail Near Oak Street (ABC)
- Metra Adjust BNSF Schedule But Still Plans Fewer Express Trains From Hinsdale (Tribune)
- Progressive Railroading Looks at Chicago’s Ride-share Tax to Fund Transit Infrastructure
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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