Today’s Headlines for Monday, February 11

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By John Greenfield

9:26 AM CST on February 11, 2019

Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on Cams, Uber, Fares, CTA Expansion, Bike Lanes (Tribune)
Ida B. Wells Drive Named Today; Balbo Drive, Memorial to a Fascist, Will Remain (Block Club)
MED Trains Resume Normal Schedule Today After Polar Vortex Issues (NBC)
UP-N Delayed in Winnetka by Police Activity, Switching Problems (Tribune)
CBS: Batavia Intersection’s Unique Design Poses Traffic Dangers
Proposed Ordinances Define Bits of Lincoln Yards, Hedge on the Rest (ChiGov)
Some Seniors Upset That LFT Separation Resulted in Loss of Soft-Surface Paths (SCT)

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John Greenfield

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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