Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 4

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By John Greenfield

9:56 AM CST on November 4, 2019

Snow delayed Halloween opening of 312 RiverRun, but it should open this month (Block Club)
Alley near Jeff Park Blue Line stop will become a pedestrian plaza with stage, seating (Block Club)
2 state troopers killed in alleged DUI rear-end crash while making traffic stop on I-57 (Sun-Times)
4 injured, including 2 officers, in alleged DUI head-on crash in North Lawndale (ABC)
3 injured in pin-in crash on Lower Wacker after driver failed to yield while making a left (ABC)
Man in critical condition after being struck at Ida B. Wells and State (ABC)
Yellow brick sidewalk installed in front of affordable housing by “Wizard of Oz” author site (Block Club)
Metra budget hearings this week, including Chicago today 4-7 PM at 547 W. Jackson, 13th floor (ABC)

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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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