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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 15

8:48 AM CDT on August 15, 2018

    • BGA Files Lawsuit for Disclosure of Records on the O'Hare Express Deal (Crain's)
    • Man Charged With DUI for Suburban Crash That Killed Mary and Lisa Kendzior (CBS)
    • No Citations for CTA Bus Driver Who Illegally Left-Hooked Lost Lake Bartender on Bike (WGN)
    • The Number of Structurally Deficient Bridges in Illinois Is Growing (Tribune)
    • CityLab Looks at the Findings From John's FOIA of Chicago Dockless Bike Data
    • Meeting on Plans for Crawford Plant Site Thursday 10 AM at 3000 S. Lawndale (Block Club)
    • Meeting on Plans for S. Shore Drive, 71st-79th, Thursday 6 PM at 7511 S. South Shore

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Unfortunately, due to a major sponsorship that didn't materialize in time, we didn't hit $50K by the midnight 8/1 deadline. Fortunately, The Trust has graciously extended the deadline to 9/1. We're currently at $48,700, so we've got only $1,200 left to raise.

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