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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 27

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  • Lightfoot launches Chicago Works effort to repair crumbling city infrastructure (WTTW)
  • ATA: Unfortunately, Lightfoot’s plan takes a “business-as-usual approach to transportation”
  • Illinois one of 3 states to lose population in last decade, loses Congressional seat (Tribune)
  • Hit-and-run driver killed male dirt bike rider, 27, at 83rd and Kimbark in Marynook (ABC)
  • Franklin Park progressing on Metra crossing ped safety upgrades, ‘Quiet Zone’ efforts (Tribune)
  • City: Wall to protect south lakefront from further erosion will be completed in 6 weeks (Block Club)
  • Private lot booting is now banned in the 1st Ward (Block Club)

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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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