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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 15

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  • As Chicago braces for protests over police shootings, CPD makes new rules for handling crowds (Tribune)
  • Protect Our Parks files new lawsuit seeking to stop Obama Center’s construction In Jackson Park (Block Club)
  • 2 pedestrians have been struck and killed by Metra trains near Round Lake this week (L&MCS)
  • Residents react to death of pedestrian at IDOT-controlled Logan Square intersection (Block Club)
  • 100 mph chase after Indiana shoplifting suspects ends with crash in East Side neighborhood (Tribune)
  • Metra releases ambitious 2021 infrastructure repair/construction agenda (RT&S)
  • Plan to stop “rogue” tow truckers from preying on crash victims stalls in committee (Block Club)
  • Bikes for Belmont Cragin ride on 5/15 celebrates upcoming arrival of Divvy, advocates for bike lanes

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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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