Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 23

Here are some tips on preventing the spread of coronavirus, and advice for Chicagoans on what to do if you think you may have been exposed to the virus.

By John Greenfield

9:01 AM CDT on March 23, 2020

Ex-CDOT chief and bike/walk advocate John LaPlante, 80, died from COVID-19 (Sun-Times, CBS)
Transit workers union wants the CTA to shut down during pandemic (NBC)
CTA bus driver working out of Forest Glen garage tests positive for coronavirus (NBC)
Crain’s looks for the need for a transit bailout and worries that ridership may never recover
4 people hurt, including 2 officers, in police van / SUV rollover crash in Calumet Heights (NBC)
Freight train derails in Elgin, Metra trains delayed (ABC)
The backstory behind the successful push to keep bike shops open during the pandemic (ATA)
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi gives an Instagram shout-out to Chicago window singalong (Block Club)
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Here are some tips on preventing the spread of coronavirus, and advice for Chicagoans on what to do if you think you may have been exposed to the virus.

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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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