Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 9

• Anti-Violence Protesters Led by Pfleger, Jesse Jackson Take Over Dan Ryan (Tribune)
• Rahm Seeks to Protect $1.3B 'L' Car Contract on This Week's Asia Trip (Tribune)
• Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Another Car in Old Town (Tribune)
• Motorists Injures 2 Children and Their Mother in Brainerd (Tribune)
• Driver Struck Man, 30, in Belmont Gardens, Fled the Scene (Sun-Times)
• Ald. Moore Voted Against Obama Center to Protest Curbless Depression-Era Streets (Tribune)
• As Chicago Riverfront Is Developed, Water Taxis Look to Expand Service (Tribune)
• Local Prosthetics Tech Helps Born Born Without Arms Ride a Bike (WGN)
• Bicycling Names Lakefront Trail as One of 11 Great Paths to Visit This Summer
• Starting Today, LFT From Ardmore to Berwyn Closed for Widening (Park District)
• Public Meeting on Lincoln Yards Plan July 18 (Block Club)

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