Today’s Headlines for Monday, February 13

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By John Greenfield

9:10 AM CST on February 13, 2023

Ghost buses, CTA budget woes, shared streets: Transportation challenges ahead for Chicago’s next mayor (Tribune)
Garcia says he wants less city reliance on red light camera fines, more protected bike lanes (Block Club)
13-year-olds arrested after crash in stolen car Sunday afternoon in Robbins killed senior pulling out of driveway (ABC)
2 children, 1 adult seriously injured in I-57 crash Sunday morning on Chicago’s Far South Side (NBC)
Person stole CTA vehicle at 14th/State and then crashed it a few blocks away (FOX)
CPD releases images of 5 suspects in attack, robbery of man on Harrison Red Line platform 2 AM Saturday (ABC)
40th Ward hopeful Jane Lucius speaks of “elitism” by bike advocates, jokes, “When you grow up, you’ll get a car.” (Block Club)
IMAN hosts 16th Ward candidates forum, including a transportation discussion, Thursday 2/16, 6 PM at 2755 W. 63rd St.

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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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