Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 14
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11:17 AM CDT on May 14, 2020
- Chicago-Area transit agencies still waiting on stimulus cash (WTTW)
- CTA, union clash over train cleaning procedures amid COVID-19 pandemic (WTTW)
- CBS: Even though CTA ridership has plummeted, violent crime has remained consistent
- Lightfoot says lakefront will stay closed when Chicago enters next phase of reopening (Block Club)
- Naperville Park District may take legal action to reopen parks on its own schedule (Tribune)
- Time Out offers guidance on which outdoor activities are #CoronaKosher right now
- It’s been rideable for months, but the Lincoln Village Ped Bridge is officially open (Block Club)
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