Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 17

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By John Greenfield

8:54 AM CDT on August 17, 2022

CTA completes environmental review for Red Line extension on Far South Side (ABC)
Crain’s reporter Greg Hinz looks at CTA’s plan to increase police presence
Joshua Brumfield, 26, killed after driving the wrong way on Rte. 41 in Wadsworth and striking truck (CBS)
Man, 52, critically injured after reportedly trying to run across DLSD near Addison and being struck by a driver (WGN)
For the first time, Metra and Pace, as well as CTA, will offer free rides to elementary and high school students on 1st day
Development with 50+ apartments, 15% affordable, proposed near California Blue stop in Logan (Block Club)
A viral video may be to blame for wave of Hyundai and Kia thefts in Cook County (Block Club)
Traffic reporter Sarah Jindra explains Chicago’s expressway naming system (WGN)
Chicago, Bike Grid Now! Lincoln Ave. Bike Jam ride today at 5:30 PM, Legion Park South Playground, Catalpa/Virginia
Major Taylor Trail Keepers ride this Saturday 8/20 in Whistler Woods, 7-7:30 AM registration, 8 AM start

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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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