Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 1

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By John Greenfield

10:10 AM CST on February 1, 2023

City plan to ticket drivers who block bike lanes downtown draws mixed reaction from cycling advocates (Block Club)
Driver hospitalized after flipping car on 3900 block of DLSD, ending up between trees on parkland (CBS)
Man charged after allegedly sideswiping CTA bus, pointing gun at driver in Back of the Yards (FOX)
CTA’s Brown Line flyover fixed by contractor after concrete fell off shortly after opening (Block Club)
NICTD’s future plans include track and signal upgrades on Metra Electric District corridor (LPR)
Hazmat crews clean up spill at Metra maintenance center on far South Side (CBS)
Chicago Winter Bike Swap returns to the Kane County Fairgrounds on 2/12 (BRAIN)

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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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