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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 15

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  • Driver charged with killing Sophie Allen had multiple DUIs, revoked license, drug convictions (ABC)
  • Darlene Kerber, 61, killed in 3-vehicle Winnetka crash Monday night (Tribune)
  • Semi crash resulted in large amount of honey spilled across I-65 in NW Indiana (ABC)
  • Readers respond to (slightly stupid) Tribune editorial proposing big ideas to address congestion
  • Misericordia hopes Peterson/Ridge stop will bring foot traffic to Hearts and Flour Bakery (CBS)
  • Metra and Marines Reserve hosted Toys for Tots drive at all downtown stations (CBS)
  • CTA Holiday Train makes North Shore stops: “It’s a family tradition” (Tribune)

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– John Greenfield, co-editor, Streetsblog Chicago

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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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