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Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 8

9:00 AM CDT on June 8, 2018

    • Reps From Active Trans, CMAP, and Planetarium Discuss Commuter Challenge (WBEZ)
    • Homeless Advocates Say They'll Keep Fighting for the Right to Camp on City Streets (Reader)
    • Chicago's Most Famous Urban Planner Now Has His Own Musical (Sun-Times)
    • Pranksters Place a Single LimeBike in Every Parking Spot at Their Rockford School (RRStar)
    • A Guide to This Saturday Night's World Naked Bike Ride (Tribune)
    • The Bike Week Rally Is an Evening Event This Year, Thursday 6/21 5 PM at Daley Plaza
    • Active Trans Celebrates Lakefront Trail Separation 6/28 at Theater on the Lake
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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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