Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 13

10:13 AM CDT on June 13, 2018

Tollway and Canadian Pacific Reach Tentative Deal for Western O'Hare Access (Crain's)
Emanuel Calls for New 2% Airbnb Tax to Fund Shelter Beds for Abuse Victims (Tribune)
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Motorcyclist in Edgebrook (CBS)
As Carjackings Rise, So Has the Number of Youth Arrested for It (Tribune)
Gunshot Hits Door of 79th Street Red Line Station (WGN)
Police Officer Rescues Toddler Running Along Route 59 in Naperville (Tribune)
Metra Apologizes for BNSF Crowding, Adds Extra Cars to Morning Trains (WGN)
W. Side Residents Are Activating Vacant Lots With A Transportable Garden (Block Club)

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