Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 13
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9:00 AM CDT on June 13, 2019
- Family of Verona Gunn, 84, Killed in CPD Crash, Asks for Independent Investigation (Tribune)
- Police Release Images of Suspects in Robbery at the Fullerton Stop Last Monday (CBS)
- Inspector General Says Street Repaving Should Not Be Under Aldermanic Control (Sun-Times)
- The Sun-Times Looks at the Riverview Bridge Project
- Rates and Discounts Offered for the Scooter Pilot That Launches Saturday (Block Club)
- A Preview of This Friday’s Roll N Peace Ride in Englewood (Block Club)
- We Keep You Rollin’ Hosts Its 4th Annual Legacy Bike Ride on June 22
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