Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 13

• Emanuel Claims China Trip Has Salvaged Train Deal Despite Trump Tariffs (Sun-Times)
• Study: Chicago Is Segregated Because Aldermen Have Can Block Affordable Housing (Block Club)
• 13 Injured After Transit Van Driver Rear-Ends CTA Bus in South Shore (WGN)
• Driver Who Ran Red, Killing Skylar Dixon, 2, Charged With Reckless Homicide (Sun-Times)
• Grant Sought to Build 30 Miles of Trail to Complete Chicago-Michigan Route (Tribune)
• Metra Is Selling 2-Way Unlimited Ride Passes for Lollapalooza (Tribune)
• Bike 45 Hosts the Tour de Taco Trip to NW Side Taquerias This Sunday 7/15

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