Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 9

• Johnson’s education plan includes year-round free CTA rides for CPS students (Sun-Times)
• Garcia in mayoral debate: "I am deeply disappointed and pissed off that buses are dirty, trains are filthy" (Tribune)
• 7-Eleven ordered to pay $91M to man who lost legs after a driver pinned him against Bensenville storefront (Sun-Times)
• Second person charged with shooting woman on Red Line near Lake stop in August (CBS)
• Block Club looks at Equiticity's Mobility Opportunities Fund program to help North Lawndale resident buy bikes and e-cars
• Building with 33 units, 16 car spots planned for hardware store site near Lakeview's Belmont station (YIMBY)
• MNBC's Chris Hayes discusses how he used to use a bicycle for transportation in Chicago, including during the winter
• Vigil honoring Tyre Nichols, who rode skateboards, to be held Friday 5 PM at Grant Park skate park (Block Club)

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