Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 24

9:15 AM CDT on May 24, 2018

Council Approves Obama Center Plan, Including Road Widening, by 47-1 Vote (Tribune)
Fight in Springfield Brewing Between Traditional Car Rental & App-Based Services (Crain's)
Chicago Loses Population for the 3rd Year in a Row (Sun-Times)
After Stabbing on Red Line Near Argyle, CTA riders Say They're Concerned About Safety (ABC)
No Ticket for Senior Who Crashed Into a Niles Seafood Store, Left to Get a Haircut (Tribune)
Divvy Launches New App (CBS)
Local Racer Hannah Rae Finchamp Offers Tips for Everyday Cycling (Tribune)
Lament for a Wasted Brooks Saddle at the Ralph Lauren Cafe (The Chainlink)
Useful Info for This Sunday's Bike the Drive Fundraiser for Active Trans (Tribune)
Illinois EPA Hosts Public Meeting on Volkswagen Settlement Spending Plan on 5/30 (Sierra Club)

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