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Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 13

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

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