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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 18

9:48 AM CDT on July 18, 2019

    • Man, 68, fatally struck in Humboldt Park, reportedly by dirt bike rider (ABC)
    • The scooter pilot isn't so bad, says writer Ryan Smith for Chicago mag
    • This weekend's heatwave could cause some severe strain on paved road and rail tracks (Tribune)
    • Oscar Mayer rents out its Wienermobile to the public through Airbnb (Crains)
    • A segment from last night's Chicago Tonight covered the Port of Chicago (WTTW)
    • Nearly 50 cars damaged in a series of recent parking garage break-ins (WGN)
    • The CTA weighs in on the Tribune's reporter rush to O'Hare challenge
    • Would you swim in the Chicago River? WGN Radio is taking a poll 

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