Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 2
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9:00 AM CST on January 2, 2019
- Transit, Tollway, and Road Projects on the Agenda for 2019 (Tribune)
- Schlickman, Schwieterman & Savage Offer Transpo Predictions for 2019 (Herald)
- Higher Illinois Distracted Driving Fine, Dutch Reach Law Kicked in Yesterday (Tribune)
- Remembering the 6 People Who Died in Chicago Bike Crashes in 2018 (The Chainlink)
- CPD Seeks Hit-and-Run Driver Who Critically Injured Pedestrian in Chatham (Fox)
- Police: Dozens of Teens Attacked 3 People at Chicago Ave. Red Line Station (NBC)
- 3 Juveniles Charged With Stealing Car Involved in Avondale Bus Crash (ABC)
- Tow Truck Driver Crashes Into Logan Station Following Collision With Car (CBS)
- Metra Train Nearly Hits Cars After Gates Fail to Warn Drivers (CBS)
- Lynda Discusses the Book “Making the Second Ghetto” on the Lit Review Podcast
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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