Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 14

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on August 14, 2020

ATA: Shutting down transit, which hurts vulnerable people, is the wrong response to civil unrest
City is limiting nighttime Loop transportation access until next week (Sun-Times)
CTA board president Terry Peterson stepping down after 11 years (Defender)
5 injured after motorcyclist, driver towing trailer crash on Edens Expressway (ABC)
$2M bond for driver accused of intentionally striking, killing Zoraleigh Ryan, 55 (WTTW)
Metra, Union Pacific face lawsuit after crash critically injures woman in Wheaton (CBS)
Active Transportation Alliance looks at Divvy expansion, e-bike equity issues
Developers break ground on 7-story apartment building across from Sheridan stop (Block Club)
Street Love Ride: Rolling Deep for Peace in North Lawndale takes place tomorrow 8 PM

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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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