Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 20
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9:00 AM CDT on April 20, 2021
- Metra CEO Jim Derwinski and Pace director Rocky Donahue discuss future of suburban transit (ATA)
- Driver killed after striking tree in Elmwood park, 2 passengers critically injured (Tribune)
- Kayden Swann, toddler shot in LSD road rage case, is out of intensive care (Block Club)
- Data shows Western Springs RLCs are working, suburb moves to extend contract (Tribune)
- Romina Castillo wants to make room at the planning table for new perspectives (ATA)
- Plan Commission approves TOD with 210 units, 32 affordable near Ashland ‘L’ station (Block Club)
- Overhaul of Kenwood Academy will replaces a parking lot with green space (Block Club)
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