Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 16

9:00 AM CDT on May 16, 2018

Obama Center Faces Federal Lawsuit From Protect Our Parks (Curbed)
Tribune Editorial Addresses Obama Center Affordability Issues, Cornell Closure
Chicago Reader Looks at MPC Report on Strategies to Achieve Racial Equity in the Region
Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash in East Garfield, No Serious Injuries
Evanston Pushes Back Against Plan to Cut CTA Bus Route That Serves ETSH (Tribune)
Spire Site Development Plan Includes an Extension of the Riverwalk (Sun-Times)
FWIW, Chicago Is RedFin Bike Score's #3 U.S. Bike City, Up From #6 in 2015
Sun-Times Profile of Logan Square Highlights The Bloomingdale, Boulevard Bikes

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