Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 18

• 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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