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Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 11

9:00 AM CDT on June 11, 2021

  • IDOT announced nearly $106 million in ITEP funds for statewide walk/bike projects (ATA)
  • SUV driver with handcuffs hanging off bumper wanted for killing elderly pedestrian in South Chicago (WGN)
  • Man on parole for deadly DUI was doing 91 mph when he killed Jamyah Harris, 1 (Tribune)
  • Samantha Cerrone, 16, died after falling on the third rail of CTA tracks while walking along them (ABC)
  • Man sexually assaulted girl, 16 on Robert McClory path in Beach Park (CBS)
  • SUV driver accused of destroying Jeff Park Garden due to political grudge arrested (Block Club)
  • Ald. King echoes BHM's argument: DuSable Drive would be good for city's reputation (Sun-Times)

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