Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 28

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By John Greenfield

8:58 AM CDT on September 28, 2022

Chicago’s secret weapon for fighting the street racing menace: Issuing $150 tickets for parking in bike lanes (BGA)
2 hospitalized after 4-vehicle crash on ramp from Dan Ryan to Bishop Ford, ISP says (ABC)
3 ‘L’ lines delayed about 30 minutes Tuesday “due to minor incident involving rail cars at Howard” (Evanston Roundtable)
Osterman, A-Ville chamber discuss plans to pedestrianize Catalpa between Clark and Ashland (Block Club)
Mokena trustees vote to increase Metra all-day parking fees to a whopping $2 starting next year (Tribune)
Metra didn’t really think through its billboard slogan: “Take the easy way out” (Sun-Times)
Chicago tall bike riders discuss why they enjoy getting high (WFKR)
Recyclery nonprofit bike shop in Rogers Park is looking for a new lead mechanic

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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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