Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 11
- Yesterday's storm caused downed trees all over city roadways (Block Club)
- Woman killed in hit and run crash in Gold Coast (Tribune)
- Bike share launches in Elgin and Aurora (Daily Herald)
- More info on the restrictions to downtown access (Tribune)
- Navy Pier could temporarily close due to operating losses (Sun-Times)
- Englewood residents don't want recent events to tarnish neighborhood (Tribune)
- Metra experiencing delays due to severe weather (NBC 5)
- Rogers Park fest turning into parade and video art display this summer (Block Club)
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