Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 13

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By John Greenfield

10:32 AM CDT on September 13, 2019

Albany Parkers launch petition against new gas station, Ramirez-Rosa agrees with them (Block Club)
“Minor fire” on tracks near Forest Park caused significant delays on the Blue Line (Sun-Times)
Iconic sandwich shop Taurus Flavors, struck by a driver, may be demolished (Tribune)
String of bike thefts in Evanston blamed on nice cycling weather (Evanston Now)
Tribune’s Mary Schmich gets help from good Samaritans during her Brown Line + car commute
Jefferson Park Forward celebrates Parking Day on Friday 9/20 near Jeff Park Transit Center
Final Loop Alliance ACTIVATE alley party of 2019 Thursday 9/26, 5-10 PM in Couch Place, 170 N. State

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– John Greenfield, editor, Streetsblog Chicago

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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