Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 8
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9:33 AM CST on January 8, 2019
- Legislation Would Let Pritzker Replace Illinois Tollway Board (Tribune)
- Aldermen Expected to Reject 20K-Person Soccer Stadium Due to Traffic Concerns (Tribune)
- Mendoza Floats “Lakefront Tax” on Higher-Priced Homes (Crain’s)
- Witness: Driver Intentionally Struck and Killed Carlos Posados, 22, in West Chatham (ABC)
- Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Punching a Metra Conductor (Sun-Times)
- Police Roll Out More Cars Equipped With License Plate Reader Tech (Sun-Times)
- Active Trans Looks at Elgin Bike Hub’s Advocacy Efforts
- Sound Collage of Chicagoans Discussing Favorite Spots Is Playing on Pace Buses (Block Club)
- Why Is the Stretch of the Pedway Near Macy’s Such a Mess During the Winter? (Tribune)
- Save the Date: Transport Chicago Conference Takes Place June 14
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