Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 5

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By John Greenfield

9:15 AM CDT on June 5, 2020

CTA trains still skipping some downtown stations, buses rerouted due to bridge closures
Most Metra lines operating with modified Sunday schedules through June 7
Pace suburban bus and paratransit service is operating more-or-less normally
Divvy bike-share is still operating on a 6 AM to 8 PM schedule
Video shows horrific crash that left woman dead during police chase through city (CBS)
Lightfoot to change police pursuit policy after fatal crash (Sun-Times)
An Active Trans bus fellow discusses ways to make service safer during reopening
ELPC: Stopping the public transit death spiral is vital for mobility, climate change (Crain’s)
Cahill: Road-building is key for restarting Illinois’ economy (Crain’s)
Navy Pier is beginning to reopen and will offer free parking (Tribune)
Cook County Forest Preserves provides an update on reopening (WBBM)
John discusses the 6 pedestrianized streets for outdoor dining today at 1:20 PM on WGN

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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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