Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 19

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By John Greenfield

9:01 AM CST on January 19, 2023

Chicagoland congressional delegation helped win $204.1M in grants for Metra projects, “shattering record”
Council approves rehab of Van Buren Metra station, but “Paris Metro” entrance will be removed (Block Club)
Metra expects to begin testing its new, already obsolete SD70MACH diesel locomotives this spring (Railfan)
Pace releases 2022 annual report; updates board on recruitment efforts
3 seriously injured in crash after attempted carjacking on SW Side (ABC)
Man, 37, dies in fiery crash after running stop sign in the East Side neighborhood, striking semi (ABC)
Man attacked, robbed, 44, while waiting on Harlem Blue Line platform in Norwood Park early this morning (CBS)
Pedestrians stuck by hit-and-run drivers may have difficulty getting insurance payouts (ABC)

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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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