Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 20

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By John Greenfield

9:54 AM CDT on September 20, 2022

Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein will head Biden’s $7.5B program to build out country’s EV charging network (Streetsblog USA)
New 43rd Ward alder Timmy Knudsen met with residents at Oz Park. Will he support or oppose Dickens Greenway? (Block Club)
Bicyclist randomly attacked Sunday evening on Lakefront Trail near river, suffered black eye, scrapes and concussion
The Bronzeville Trail Task Force has raised $100K for plan to convert abandoned Kenwood CTA tracks into trail (Block Club)
Railway Age looks at Chicagoland’s status as the nation’s freight and passenger rail hub
The Rat Patrol, a longtime Chicago “freak bike” crew, gets its closeup in Block Club
Chicago Critical Mass’ “50th anniversary” (in reality the 25th anniversary of monthly rides) is Friday 9/30, 5:30 PM in Daley Plaza

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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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