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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 21

9:47 AM CDT on June 21, 2018

    • Emanuel and Rauner Announce Plans for U of I South Loop Campus (Crain's)
    • Police Chase Ends With Driver Striking Cab, Killing Passenger and Injuring 2 Pedestrians (Tribune)
    • Video of Eulogies for WTTW Journalist and Fallen Cyclist Elizabeth Brackett
    • Chicago Reader's Maya Dukmasova: Why I Hate Wearing Bike Helmets
    • How Blackstone Bikes' "Master Mechanics" Program Teaches Leadership (Reader)
    • Lots of Great Events for Bike Week, Starting With Today's 5 PM Daley Plaza Rally
    • Other Upcoming Chicago Bike Events (Chicago Reader)
    • Tour de Fat Benefit for West Town Bikes Saturday, June 30, 12-5 in Humboldt Park

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