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  • CPD killing of Anthony Alvarez, 22, spurs more calls for foot chase reform (Block Club)
  • Reader: CPD narrative on carjacking epidemic “built on shoddy data and anecdotal evidence”
  • Proposal to rename Lake Shore Drive for DuSable slated for a committee vote today (Tribune)
  • Single dad killed in Franklin Park crash by DUI suspect allegedly fleeing police at 100 mph (ABC)
  • Good Samaritan Uber driver rushes men to hospital after shooting, crash (Tribune)
  • More weekday and weekend Electric Line service will be added next month (HP Herald)
  • TOD proposed next to Morgan station with 320 units, 32 affordable, 90 parking spots (Block Club)
  • Seminar on We Will Chicago, 1st citywide planning initiative in 50 years, today at noon

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