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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 23

8:57 AM CST on January 23, 2020

    • Lipinski, running for reelection, touts his efforts to improve Metra (Sun-Times)
    • IL Senate candidate Ken Thomas voices support for more frequent, affordable Metra (Sun-Times)
    • Bike and pedestrian safety advocate Maggie Trevor is running for the Illinois House (Sun-Times)
    • At least 4 injured in ambulance crash in Marquette Park (Sun-Times)
    • CPD warn about 2 more recent Red Line robberies near Washington, Division (ABC)
    • $900K grant to Big Marsh bike park will fund upgrades including a campground (WTTW)
    • Local cycling advocates offer tips for cold-weather biking (Curbed)

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