Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 16

• Metra board approves CEO salary bump, going from $305,000 to $314,200 (Tribune)
• Uptown school getting new playground and nature walk (Block Club)
• Country's largest aircraft mechanic school opens in McKinley Park (REjournals)
• Driver hits officer directing traffic in the South Loop (CBS 2)
• Chicago photographer Andrew Michaels unveils project that salutes CTA workers (Fox 32)
• Avondale artists and businesses hosting pop-up event in parking lot (Block Club)
• The school bus driver shortage means longer routes and late students (CBS 2)
• A bigger look at the supply chain issues affecting distribution channels (Bloomberg)

Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA

Streetsblog Chicago will be on a light publishing schedule on Thursday, September 16.

Did you appreciate this post? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to Streetsblog Chicago to help ensure our ongoing publication.