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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 11

10:06 AM CDT on August 11, 2020

    • 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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