Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 9

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on April 9, 2020

Fewer crashes, but more serious injuries in Chicago during pandemic, data shows (WGN)
Father: Ex-Marine was avoiding conflict when he was pushed into ‘L’ train and killed (Tribune)
Trucker fatally struck cyclist David Powell, 46, near downstate Mahomet (Keating Law)
Officials: South-suburban drive-through COVID-19 test facility is coming (Block Club)
Pedestrian traffic in the Loop down 80 percent from a year ago (LNN)
During pandemic Bluesman & bus driver Toranzo Cannon has no gigs and a tough day job (WTTW)
Petition to reopen the Lakefront Trail for biking has almost 700 signatures

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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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