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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 2

I’d like to give a big thanks to everyone who has chipped in so far to help Streetsblog Chicago raise $50K, hopefully by February 28, to keep the site rolling smoothly in 2023. You can make a tax-exempt donation here.
  • Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner talks about CTA, biking, and “dibs” (Block Club)
  • SUV driver fatally struck man, 77, trying to cross street at Martin/Brom in Naperville (WGN)
  • Norfolk Southern continues Englewood expansion —but will the company meet community demands? (Block Club)
  • Ogden between Western and Pulaski is getting a streetscape project, but apparently no bike lanes (Block Club)
  • Final proposals revealed for We Will Chicago Woodlawn RFQ to develop land near Cottage Grove Green station (YIMBY)
  • Pedway accidentally locked between Macy’s and Red Line during frigid Wednesday morning commute (CBS)
  • Check out this proposed new Metra / South Shore Line map design
  • Super-romantic gift idea: Buy your Valentine a CTA sign (CBS)
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I’d like to give a big thanks to everyone who has chipped in so far to help Streetsblog Chicago raise $50K, hopefully by February 28, to keep the site rolling smoothly in 2023. You can make a tax-exempt donation here.

Thanks for your support, and have a great winter.

– John Greenfield, editor, Streetsblog Chicago

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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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