Today’s Headlines for Friday, April 2

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on April 2, 2021

Chicago launches CTA “vaccination bus” to reach seniors in areas with low vaccination rates (Sun-Times)
4-year-old Chicago boy dies in fiery Bishop Ford crash involving IDOT truck (Tribune)
More state senators needed to co-sponsor bill to make Illinois roads safer (ATA)
ATA talks to Chuy Garcia about his efforts to win transit funding
ATA honored Garcia, Jacky Grimshaw, and SRAM cofounders at its annual gala
Morton Salt factory, slated to become a music venue, takes another step towards landmarking (Block Club)
Aurora church gives away 100 bikes to kids (Tribune)
Letter makes a “think of the piping plovers” argument against meters at Montrose Beach (Tribune)

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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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