Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 3

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By John Greenfield

9:03 AM CST on January 3, 2023

Man fatally struck in crosswalk at 79th/Lafayette in W. Chatham by driver who fled on foot with passengers (ABC)
Hit-and-run driver fatally struck Roy Lee, 21, as he exited his car near 72nd/Damen in W. Englewood (ABC)
Three Chicago police officers suffered minor injuries in crash at 31st/Rhodes (FOX)
4 CTA bus lines will be routed away from lake Michigan due to heavy fog (NBC)
After issues with groups of motorcyclists riding on 41st/DLSD ped bridge, new 43rd bridge is getting cul de sac (Block Club)
Chicago Architect Carol Ross Barney wins 2023 AIA gold medal for downtown riverwalk (Architectural Record)
Building permits issued for Invest South/West TOD project in Auburn Gresham (Chicago YIMBY)

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– John Greenfield, editor, Streetsblog Chicago

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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