Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 18

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By John Greenfield

9:07 AM CST on January 18, 2023

Chicago Tribune looks at the growing political clout of our city’s livable streets movement
Mayoral candidates answered questions about CTA reliability during 47th Ward Democrats forum (FOX)
DePaulia: CTA isn’t actually Meeting the Moment when it comes to improving service and safety
Driver killed pedestrian on Bishop Ford at 111th. Another motorist struck car of trooper responding to crash. (Sun-Times)
Driver fatally struck man, 64, crossing street at 4th/Taney in Gary (CBS)
Police officer hospitalized after collision with another driver at DLSD’s Oak Street curve (FOX)
Zoning Committee advanced proposal by Metra to rehab Van Buren station in Grant Park (Block Club)
Meeting on 1/26, 10 AM, at 2626 N. Milwaukee to help determine whether Logan Square should get an SSA (Block Club)
Commuters Take Action holds a stickering session on 1/28 before Safe Streets for All candidates forum – register here
Virtual community meeting on Clark Street Crossroads plan 1/31, 5-6 PM – register here

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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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