<p>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.</p>


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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday 7/22

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Driver fatally struck Shaheed Muhammed, 56, on bike at 63rd/Halsted, fled. Driver killed Rosa Hernandez, 69, at Roosevelt/Halsted in alleged DUI.

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Ellen Steinke’s full response to Capitol Fax: “Did I spread ‘misinformation’ about the transit bill? Here’s what the record shows.”

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CTA seeks feedback, activists urge action at pop-ups

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 20

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Listening to spinning records, and Red Line Extension opinions, at 95th Street Station

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, July 30

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Transit Fiscal Cliff

Sorry, Illinois Policy Institute, failing to properly invest in Prairie State transit would be penny-wise but pound-foolish

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 29

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After drivers killed one teen on a bike, and critically injured another, on Long Avenue in Portage Park, it’s now a safer Neighborhood Greenway

Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 28

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We completed a Metra + bike trip to a Wisconsin-style supper club with relish (trays), Part 2: Crossing the Cheddar Curtain to the Hobnob

More than 500 People Will Die on Roads This Thanksgiving (But They Don’t Have To)

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