Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 11

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By John Greenfield

8:59 AM CDT on October 11, 2022

Jefferson Park Transit Center bus shelters could reopen later this fall after being closed for 8 months (Tribune)
Jeff Park Chamber: CTA told us it is replacing late-night Blue Line runs to O’Hare with shuttles as anti-homeless strategy
Mass Transit looks at the plan to make Western between Addison and Howard more people-friendly
Man dies after two-car crash near Genoa, Illinois (Shaw Local)
Black transport project giving free bikes to Black trans people in need (Block Club)
Construction permit granted for TOD at 5259 N. Lincoln with 42 units, 4 affordable, with 20 parking spots (YIMBY)
Chicago, Bike Grid Now Bike Bus commuter rides on S. Halsted, N. Halsted, and Milwaukee Wednesday morning
Chicago, Bike Grid Now Bike Jam Saturday 10/15, 2 PM at Senka Park, 56th/St. Louis

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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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