Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 14
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9:00 AM CST on December 14, 2018
- Ordinance Introduced to Expand TOD Zones to 8 Bus Corridors (Curbed)
- Pritzker Campaign Responds to SBC Article About His Infrastructure Committee (Capitol Fax)
- Hermosa, Logan Community Leaders Launch Plan to Fight Displacement (Block Club)
- Cop Whose Chase Ended in Death of Driver May Get $140K in Worker’s Comp (Tribune)
- Mayoral Candidates Discuss Struggles That Have Shaped Their Views on Disability (Politico)
- Cook County Repeals Lower Tax Rate for Parking Apps (Crain’s)
- Steven Discusses His Sustainable Transportation Platform at a YPT Meetup on 12/19
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