Today’s Headlines for Monday, February 28

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CST on February 28, 2022

Local mask mandates lifted today, but per federal rules you still need to wear one on transit (NBC)
Driver dies after striking pole on 5-lane stretch of North Ave. in Hermosa, 2 passengers injured (NBC)
Chicago police officers injured in North Lawndale crash (ABC)
CTA bus catches fire at Washington/State, no reported injuries (CBS)
Plowed snow sends drivers flying off expressways, Sun-Times investigation finds
Latest Tribune speed camera article gives airtime to anti-cam activist, ignores recent UIC study
Loudest stretch of Blue Line isn’t in Kennedy or Ike median but rather River West subway (Tribune)
Bronzeville’s Burroughs (31st St.) Beach could get a new boardwalk, concessions (Block Club)
Why winter is a great time to visit your local bike shop (Herald)
Active Transportation Alliance, senior transportation planner Heather Schady is moving on

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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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