Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 16

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By John Greenfield

9:32 AM CDT on September 16, 2022

Sun-Times editorial: Carter’s absence at Council hearing does a great disservice to alders, riders, taxpayers
State rep and mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner releases his transportation plan (Sun-Times)
After freight union reaches tentative agreement with management Metra celebrates reprieve from service shutdowns
Metra riders react to the service restoration (NBC)
After man critically injured on Devon, road diet blocker Garrido, speeding advocate Nugent want safety upgrades (Block Club)
Test your Chicagoland bike knowledge with the Daily Herald’s cycling quiz
Would it be logistically possible to complete the sightseeing itinerary from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”? (WaPo)
North Shore Century Bike Ride will bring thousands to Evanston this Sunday (Evanston Roundtable)
Next Chicago Mobility Collaborative online meeting is Thursday, 9/29, 6-7:30 PM, a time when working people can attend

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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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