Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 30

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By John Greenfield

9:52 AM CDT on July 30, 2021

How Chicago could benefit from the upcoming $1 trillion infrastructure plan (Crain’s)
Rep. Moeller plays key role in passing bill to improve walking & biking (ATA)
After Thomas Travers’ death, NW Side advocates renew push for protected lanes on Milwaukee (Block Club)
Downed wires across Metra tracks in Bensenville, Galewood halted train service Thursday morning (CBS)
Meet BMX racing and freestyle star Antioch freshman Marshall Gehrke (Tribune)
Food trucks are returning to Daley Plaza today (Block Club)
“Underwear Ride” route proposed for tonight’s Chicago Critical Mass, leaving 6 PM from Daley Plaza

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John Greenfield

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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