Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 17

9:07 AM CST on February 17, 2023

Metra board approves 5-year strategic plan (Trains.com)
CTA, US Army announce new veteran recruitment partnership (FOX)
Heavy snowfall in norther suburbs blamed for multiple car crashes (CBS)
Man charged with shoving Steven Spangler onto tracks at Joliet Metra station on 10/26, causing decapitation (Patch)
Man arrested and charged for allegedly being in possession of a gun and knife at Kedzie-Homan station (FOX)
Tammy Anderson, Chicago’s dancing crossing guard, to be honored in ‘Windy City Weekend’ segment (Block Club)
LA-based comedian David Razowsky used to bike for transportation in Chicago (Axios)
Fourth annual International Women's Day Bike Ride 3/8-12 spreads the message of diversity, equity and inclusion (Herald)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

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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