Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 14

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on September 14, 2022

Council transportation committee will hold meeting with CTA at 1 PM today to discuss unreliable service (Crain’s)
Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30th), a recreational bike rider who once advocated for pedicab operators, is retiring (Crain’s)
Block Club looks at how the national rail strike could lead to shutdowns of 4 Metra lines
Why are often-deadly wrong-way crashes becoming more common in Chicagoland? (CBS)
Police: Man, 22, struck by Audi driver while riding e-Divvy at Randolph/Dearborn, no serious injuries
For the second time this month, smoking on the CTA leads to a gun arrest, this time at 79th Red stop (FOX)
CPD releases image of man who allegedly pushed woman to the ground at Kedzie Blue stop, stole her belongings (FOX)
Fancy Women Bike Ride, part of a national movement, takes place Sunday 9/18, 1 PM Palmer Square Park

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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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