Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 12

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By John Greenfield

10:32 AM CST on January 12, 2022

Strange bedfellows: DSA Ald. Jeanette Taylor complains about speed cams to right-wing Illinois Policy
Like Illinois Policy, CBS published a graph that shows 6 mph ticketing rule is encouraging safer driving
Driver allegedly kidnapped Good Samaritan after Indiana crash, forced him to drive him to Chicago (NBC)
Injuries from icy sidewalks add more stress to already overwhelmed Chicago hospitals (Block Club)
35th Ward PB election options include dashed bike lanes on Montrose (Block Club)
Federal judge denied a request by several unions to halt Metra’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate (Law Bulletin)
The Tribune looks at Olive-Harvey’s new bike repair and maintenance course

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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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